World Transplant Games Federation

Welcome

For over 20 years the World Transplant Games Federation has been staging international sporting events for transplant athletes in order to demonstrate the physical success of transplant surgery and to raise awareness of the need to increase organ donation.

The Summer World Transplant Games take place every two years where over 1500 athletes representing some 69 countries compete at an extraordinarily high level. Many however just come to enjoy taking part at their own pace and welcome the opportunity to meet with other transplant recipients in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. 

The World Transplant Games Federation is officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee.

The 18th World Transplant Games was opened in Göteborg, Sweden in June 2011 with a wonderful Opening Ceremony - a parade of all the participating athletes was a major highlight. WTGF was honoured by the presence of HRH Prince Daniel of Sweden, Patron of the Games. Prince Daniel is pictured here with WTGF President Olivier Coustere, LOC President Anders Olsson and the Games Mascots.

The Country Representatives gather together at the WTGF Welcome Reception in Göteborg, Sweden

The 19th World Transplant Games will be held in 2013 in Durban, South Africa. WTGF President Olivier Coustere congratulates Willie Uys on South Africa's winning bid for the 2013 World Transplant Games.

The Winter World Transplant Games take place in the intervening years. 

The 7th Winter World Transplant Games and Nicholas Cup began in Sainte Foy Tarentaise, France on 17th January 2010 with a beautiful torch-lit apline Opening Ceremony.

The 8th Winter World Transplant Games and Nicholas Cup will be held in Anzère, Switzerland in 2012.