Tag: World Games
World Games Officials Aim for Full Venues Amid Pandemic Uncertainty
Event organizers say they’re following guidance from local health officials, who say it’s impossible to predict COVID case numbers this summer. Read more.
Birmingham Leaders Say Decision to Ban Russian Athletes From the World Games ‘a Show of Solidarity’
The World Games’ ban was in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week. Read more.
World Game Medals Make Their Debut in Birmingham but Will Soon Be All Over the World
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Medals for the World Games, which will take place in Birmingham in July, were unveiled by city leaders and games organizers Wednesday at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Read more.
2021 World Games Projected to Bring in a Quarter of a Billion Dollars (Yes, With a B)
April 24, 2018 – Jefferson County commissioners were told during their committee meeting Tuesday that the metro area should see a huge economic impact from the 2021 World Games.
D.J. Mackovets, CEO of World Games Birmingham, said the economic impact is expected to be a quarter of a billion dollars.
“That’s with a ‘B,’” Mackovets said, “with 100,000 visitors.” Read more.
