| Estonia at the World Games 2017 | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | EST |
| in Wroclaw, Poland 20 July 2017 – 30 July 2017 | |
| Competitors | 7 in 3 sports |
| Medals |
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| World Games appearances | |
Estonia competed at the World Games 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland, from 20 July 2017 to 30 July 2017. [1]
| Sports | Men | Women | Total | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cue sports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dance sports | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Orienteering | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
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