Competition Venues Announced For The World Games 2022

Birmingham AL

19 August, 2021

12:24 PM

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BIRMINGHAM, AL — The World Games 2022 has now announced all 14 of the Birmingham community venues that will host competitions when the historic event takes place next July. The World Games 2022, an international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee, will hold its 11th edition in Birmingham from July 7-17, 2022. An anticipated 3,600 athletes will participate in 34 different sports throughout The World Games 2022. "All of these venues offer a unique experience to both fans and competitors," said The World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers. "These locations were carefully selected as the best Birmingham has to offer, and we're excited for them to host the best ever edition of The World Games." Below is a list of each venue and the sports that will take place at each location: Avondale Park – ArcheryBarber Motorsports Park – Drone Racing, Canopy PilotingBirmingham Crossplex – Inline Hockey, Artistic Roller Skating, Speed Skating, Wheelchair Rugby, Lifesaving, Finswimming, Canoe PoloBirmingham Jefferson Convention Complex – DanceSport, Gymnastics, Bowling, Korfball, Floorball, Powerlifting, BilliardsBirmingham Southern College – Fistball, Orienteering (sprint), Karate, Wushu, Ju-JitsuBoutwell Auditorium – Sumo, Kickboxing, MuaythaiHoover Metropolitan Complex – SoftballJohn Carrol Catholic High School – Flying DiscLegion Field – Flag FootballOak Mountain State Park – Waterski/Wakeboard, Canoe Marathon, Orienteering (Middle Distance)Protective Stadium – Opening and Closing CeremoniesRailroad Park – Duathlon, Orienteering (Sprint Relay)Sloss Furnaces – Sport Climbing, DanceSport (Breaking), Gymnastics (Parkour), Beach HandballUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham – Lacrosse, Racquetball, Squash, Flying Disc, Tug of War, Boules Sports