The International World Games Association (IWGA) organises the World Games every four years, one year after the Summer Olympic Games.
The World Games are often called the “Olympic” Games for the non-Olympic Sports and were first held in Santa Clara (USA) in 1981. The Games are a Multi-Sport Event where over 30 Sports are organised during a period of 14 Days. Lifesaving Sports (both pool and beach-surf) are on the programme since its second edition in London in 1985.
The lifesaving competition lasts two days and normally only in the pool. The eight best lifesaving teams, and eight best individuals in each event in the World can participate in these top Games and the selection is normally made at the World Championships one year before holding the Games.
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2017: Wroclaw (Poland)
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2013: Cali (Colombia)
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2009: Kaochiung (Chinese Taipei)
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2005: Duisburg (Germany)
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2001: Akita (Japan)
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1997: Lahti (Finland)
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1993: Den Haag (Netherlands)
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1989: Kahrsruhe (Germany)
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1985: London (United Kingdom)
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1981: Santa Clara (USA)
Qualifying Events Schedule
As a result the ILS has had to establish a series of WG 2022 Qualifying Events, hosted by Member Federations throughout 2021, in order to allow national teams and their competitors to achieve times for selection to take place in December 2021.
Current Leading Qualifying Times
As results of Qualifying Competitions are submitted the leading times will be regularly updated. For times to be valid they must meet a minimum Qualifying Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
In order to assist National Teams in submitting valid times and provide clarity on the selection process, a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) has been compiled.