World Games 2005

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VII. World Games IWGA
Venue Duisburg
Participating nations 93
Number of athletes appr. 3200
Official sports 34
Invitational sports 6
Opening ceremony 14th July 2005
Closing ceremony 24th July 2005
officially opened by Otto Schily

The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14th July 2005 until 24th July 2005. More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:

[edit] Sports in the 2005 World Games

Official sports

Cup Final Rugby Teams After Fiji's Gold Medal Win
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Cup Final Rugby Teams After Fiji's Gold Medal Win

Invitational sports

A Happy Crowd Of Sportspeople At The Closing Ceremony...
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A Happy Crowd Of Sportspeople At The Closing Ceremony...

World Games sports not included in 2005

[edit] Medal Table

...And A Sad Mayor Who Has To Give Away The World Games Flag To Hand It Over To The Next Host City
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...And A Sad Mayor Who Has To Give Away The World Games Flag To Hand It Over To The Next Host City

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