World Urban Games

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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]

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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 NationStart DateEnd DateNationsCompetitorsSportsEvents
I 2019 Budapest Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 13 September15 September300818
II TBDFuture event

Sports

Sport (Discipline) Body 2019
BMX freestyle BMX freestyle pictogram.svg UCI 2
3x3 basketball 3x3 basketball pictogram.svg FIBA 2
Indoor rowing Rowing pictogram.svg World Rowing 2
Breaking Breakdancing pictogram.svg WDSF 2
Parkour Parkour pictogram.svg FIG 4
Flying disc Flying disc pictogram.svg WFDF 1
Laser run Laser run pictogram.svg UIPM 3
Roller freestyle Inline extreme skating pictogram.svg World Skate 2
Total events18

Competitions

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References

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