Sports
Athletes competing at the World Transplant Games have one thing in common; they have all had a successful organ transplant. By taking part they aim to raise global awareness of the importance of organ donation. There’s no greater gift than the gift of life and World Transplant Games athletes from so many countries worldwide are living proof of that. Athletes take part in many sports including:
- Badminton
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Golf
- Lawn Bowls
- Road Race
- Squash
- Swimming
- Track & Field
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Winter Sports
Each venue for the Games has the opportunity to add 2 optional sports with the consent of the WTGF. For example archery, pistol shooting, kayak, rowing.
Age Groups
Athletes will compete by gender in the following age groups:
(18-29), (30-39), (40-49), (50-59), (60-69) (70+). Age on the day of the Opening Ceremony of the Games will apply.
Juniors will compete in events designated as junior events by gender in the following age groups:
5 years and under, 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-14 years and 15-17 years. Juniors 16 or 17 years of age are permitted to compete in adult age events, but must then compete only in adult events.
