The World Games Chengdu 2025 are 3 days to go. As one of the most prestigious multi-sport events under the International Olympic Committee, The World Games showcase 34 non-Olympic sports every four years. For World Skate, this edition holds special significance with three of our disciplines competing on the world stage, bringing together more than 200 elite athletes from over 30 countries.

World Skate's Triple Crown at Chengdu 2025

Inline Speed Skating: A Legacy Since 1981

Inline speed skating has been a World Games cornerstone since 1981, establishing itself as one of the event's most beloved sports. The competition spans four days (August 12-15) across road and track venues. Road events (August 12-13) feature One Lap sprints, 10KM Point Race, 100M Sprint, and the grueling 15KM Elimination Race. Track racing (August 14-15) showcases 200M Dual Time Trial, 500M Sprint, 5KM Point Race, 1000M Sprint, and culminates with the spectacular 10000M Elimination Race.

Inline Hockey: Eight Nations Battle

Eight elite teams represent four continents: Czechia, France, Namibia, Chinese Taipei, USA, China, Italy, and Argentina. The tournament runs August 7-11 with preliminary groups (August 7-9) followed by elimination rounds. The competition concludes with the gold medal final on August 11 at 7:00 PM, where tactical sophistication meets high-speed action.

Inline Freestyle: Historic Debut

The most exciting story is inline freestyle's historic World Games debut. Perfectly timed in China, where the sport has experienced explosive growth and athletes excel globally. The competition features Speed Slalom (August 16) and Classic Slalom (August 17), with separate men's and women's events showcasing technical precision and creative expression.

A Global Celebration

With over 200 athletes from more than 30 countries, World Skate's delegation demonstrates the truly global nature of our sporting family. Each sport brings unique energy: the raw speed of inline speed skating, the tactical intensity of inline hockey, and the creative artistry of inline freestyle.

The World Games provide a platform where our sports reach new audiences and continue building the global movement that has been growing since 1924. The stage is set, the athletes are ready, and the world is watching.

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LOCATION: Chengdu, China
DATES: August 7-17, 2025