World Urban Games

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 13-15 September 2019.[1][2] The event is organised by the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF).[3]

World Urban Games
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Official logo of the World Urban Games
Editions
  • 2019
  • 2021
Sports
  • Parkour
  • BMX Freestyle
  • Breaking
  • Roller Freestyle
  • 3 x 3 Basketball
  • Flying Disc Freestyle
  • Laser Run
  • Indoor Rowing

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
Edition Year Host City Host Nation Start Date End Date Nations Competitors Sports Events
I 2019 Budapest  Hungary 13 September 15 September 300 8 18
II 2021 Budapest  Hungary Future event

Sports
Sport (Discipline) Body 2019
 
BMX freestyle UCI 2
3x3 basketball FIBA 2
Indoor rowing World Rowing 2
Breaking WDF 2
Parkour FIG 4
Flying Disc WFDF 1
Laser Run UIPM 3
Roller freestyle World Skate 2
 
Total events 18

Competitions
  • 2019 World Urban Games
  • 2021 World Urban Games

References
  1. World Urban Games - what you need to know, from BBC Sport
  2. World Urban Games held in Budapest, from Hungary Today
  3. About the World Urban Games, from GAISF.sport.
  4. Baumann's World Urban Games from InsideTheGames
  5. GAISF launches World Urban Games bids process
  6. Busdapest replaces Los Angeles as WUG initial host.
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