World Urban Games Explained

The World Urban Games (WUG) is a multi-sport event featuring both competition and showcase urban sports alongside a cultural festival. The first edition was held in Budapest, Hungary from 13 to 15 September 2019.[1] [2] The event is now organised by SportAccord following the dissolution of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) .[3]

History

The event is the brainchild of the former GAISF President, the late Patick Baumann.[4] Although Baumann's death occurred before the first games, the project was maintained by the new executive of GAISF, and finally announced in 2018, with the first two editions originally awarded to Los Angeles, California. Disagreement over the program led to the venue of the first two editions being changed to Budapest, Hungary.[5] [6] The Games are designed as a showcase for new, urban sports and lifestyle.

List of World Urban Games

EditionYearHost CityHost NationNationsCompetitorsSportsEvents
I2019Budapest Hungary13 September15 September300818
IITBDFuture event

Sports

Sport (Discipline)Body2019
BMX freestyleUCI2
3x3 basketballFIBA
Indoor rowingWorld Rowing
BreakingWDSF
ParkourFIG
Flying DiscWFDF
Laser RunUIPM
Roller freestyleWorld Skate2
Total events18

Competitions

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/49653891 World Urban Games - what you need to know
  2. https://hungarytoday.hu/very-first-world-urban-games-held-in-budapest/ World Urban Games held in Budapest
  3. https://gaisf.sport/world-urban-games/ About the World Urban Games
  4. https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1071292/exclusive-budapest-lines-up-to-become-inaugural-host-of-baumanns-world-urban-games Baumann's World Urban Games
  5. https://gaisf.sport/gaisf-launches-inaugural-world-urban-games-host-city-selection-process/ GAISF launches World Urban Games bids process
  6. https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1076346/budapest-replaces-los-angeles-as-host-city-for-2019-world-urban-games Busdapest replaces Los Angeles as WUG initial host.