On April 25 local time, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International World Games Association (IWGA) was successfully held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. The AGM officially announced the list of sports for the 2029 World Games in Karlsruhe, Germany, with wushu being selected as a Category A sport, making it an official event of the games. This marks a further consolidation and elevation of wushu's status in major international multi-sport events, bringing its global promotion efforts to a new level.
The World Games 2029 Sports Programme
The World Games, organized by the IWGA and recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), are held every four years since 1981 and serve as the premier platform for non-Olympic sports worldwide. Wushu has been selected as an official sport for two consecutive World Games, which not only highly affirms its international influence and competitive level but also represents a significant achievement in the International Wushu Federation's (IWUF) ongoing strategy to promote the sport globally.
The IWUF placed great importance on the AGM and worked proactively. IWUF Vice President Anthony Goh and Secretary General Zhang Yuping attended the meeting, participating in the sport program review process, fully demonstrating the IWUF's firm determination and unremitting efforts to promote wushu worldwide.
IWUF Vice President Anthony Goh (left) and Secretary General Zhang Yuping (right)
In addition to announcing the sports program for the 2029 Karlsruhe World Games, the AGM also reviewed and approved the IWGA's 2025 Annual Report, Financial Report, and the Evaluation Report on The World Games 2025 in Chengdu. In Chengdu 2025 The World Games Evaluation Report, wushu stood out prominently with its ticket sales ranking second among all sports, and the event organization received high praise. Furthermore, the Chengdu Organizing Committee delivered a comprehensive summary of the event, earning widespread acclaim.
Top 5 Sports By Tickets Sold During The World Game 2025 Chengdu 2025
The AGM also conducted leadership elections. Anna Arzhanova, with her extensive experience in international sports governance, received strong support and was elected as the new President, becoming the institution's fourth leader and its first female President, serving a term through 2030. The AGM also elected a new Vice President, Treasurer, and Executive Committee members.
IWGA New President, Anna Arzhanova (left) and IWUF Secretary General Zhang Yuping (right)
