~ Tissot countdown clock unveiled in the heart of Karlsruhe as the city prepares to welcome The World Games in 2029 "VAN" (Sports Desk - 24.10.2026) :: The countdown to The World Games 2029 has officially begun in Karlsruhe, as the International World Games Association (IWGA), the City of Karlsruhe and the Local Organising Committee marked 1,000 days to go until the opening of the Games. Taking place from 19 to 29 July 2029, The World Games 2029 will bring some of the world’s 4000+ leading athletes in non-Olympic sports and disciplines to Karlsruhe and the surrounding region, competing in 36 sports, 62 disciplines and 260+ medal events. The milestone was celebrated today with the unveiling of a new Tissot countdown clock, standing 3.5 metres tall, prominently installed on Kaiserstraße in the heart of Karlsruhe, between the marketplace and the historic Schlossplatz.
On Sat, Oct 24, 2026