The International World Games Association (IWGA) has earlier announced the 35 sports in the 12th edition of the multi-sport event in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, to be held from 7th to 17th August 2025. Now, in consultation with the participating international sports federations and the host city, the IWGA has agreed on most of the 60+ disciplines that are to be competed in during the ten days of competition.
Compared to the Games in Birmingham, USA in 2022, 4 new sports and several new disciplines will be introduced at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu. Medals were awarded in 58 disciplines at the previous edition of The World Games.