The World Dwarf Games
The world stage for dwarf sport
The World Dwarf Games are the largest international sporting event held exclusively for athletes with dwarfism. Its goal is to attract athletes with dwarfism from around the world to participate in sports that include basketball, football, track and field, volleyball, swimming, table tennis, badminton, floor hockey, boccia, archery, kurling, powerlifting and marksmanship.
Athletes of all ages and every level of ability are encouraged to participate in team and individual sports and explore their own athletic abilities with others of similar stature.
Sports at the Games
The full programme contested at the World Dwarf Games — team and individual sports for every level of ability.
Athletics
Swimming
Badminton
Boccia
Archery
Powerlifting
Basketball
Football- Volleyball
- Table Tennis
- Floor Hockey
- Kurling
- Marksmanship
More than competition
Participants also take part in special events to celebrate international understanding and promote awareness of the dwarf experience worldwide. The Games provide on-site clinics for athletes and sports professionals and introduce participants to elite athletes with dwarfism, many of whom have competed internationally at the Parapan American Games and the Paralympics.
The aim is to provide participants, their families and supporters with a welcoming and supportive environment for excellent sport competition, while providing opportunities for forging lifelong friendships.
Press releases
World Dwarf Games 2023
Press release for the 8th World Dwarf Games in Cologne, Germany.
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