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Day Seven Recap
Running and throwing is on the program on day seven. Many athletes have registered for the various disciplines of athletics. Since the beginning of the first Olympic Games in Greece in 776 BC, track and field has always been popular at major sporting events. It’s no different with the World Dwarf Games. The grandstands of […]
Read moreDay Six Recap
Boccia is on the agenda, please keep a cool head! The weather continues to be a mix of rain and wind, yet the stands are once again well-filled. But today, the atmosphere is different: The tone is more subdued, the energy of the crowd less exuberant than during basketball. The reason for this lies at […]
Read moreDay Five Recap
Basketball and Archery Ball control, precision, tactical thinking, speed, and agility: That’s just a short list of skills required in basketball. But with dwarfism, even more challenges arise: The ball and hoop are the same size as in traditional basketball, which further increases the demands on the players’ skills and abilities. In this sense, just […]
Read moreDay Four Recap
Day Four continues with Badminton: Don’t lose your feathers now! On this rainy, yet pleasantly cool fourth day of the World Dwarf Games, the athletes prove themselves on the badminton court: This demanding sport requires skill, strength, and intelligence equally – and our athletes are giving their best. With astonishing hand-eye coordination, they try to […]
Read moreAchondroplasia Muscle Function Study from Cologne University
Dear all athletes and attendees of the WDG2023, Cologne University is currently doing a study on muscle function in people with Achondroplasia this week, from Monday 31st July – Wednesday 2nd August between 8:30am – 11am, at the Classification Room. It is rare to have so many people with Achondroplasia at the same place and […]
Read moreDay Three Recap
Day Three of the WDG2023 saw our first round of the soccer matches. And to prove that it would be a great day, even the weather decided to be helpful buy being not too hot, and not too cold either, having a good range between clear and cloudy skies. The Junior, Women’s and Men’s teams […]
Read moreDay One & Two Recap
The World Dwarf Games 2023 are officially open! The opening day of the World Dwarf Games 2023 has arrived, and even breakfast is filled with the exciting atmosphere of the upcoming ten days. We talk eagerly and with great anticipation. Several teams document this extraordinary event in blogs, aiming to capture the vibrant heart of […]
Read moreThe Opening Ceremony of the 8th World Dwarf Games 2023 in Cologne, Germany
(German Version below) The excitement is definitely building up for the 8th World Dwarf Games 2023 in Cologne, Germany. On Friday 28th July, delegations from over 20 countries will finally be coming together for the first time, as well as volunteers, guests and spectators. The grand Opening Ceremony will begin at 4:30pm at the NetCologne […]
Read moreMedia Registration is open now
Broadcaster & media accreditation is now OPEN. Registration will close on 21 July 2023. Media personnel interested in registering will find the link on the following page https://wdg2023.com/media/
Read more“Welcome to Germany” Guide
With just 50 days left to the 8th World Dwarf Games in Cologne, Germany, the WDG Organisation Committee Becks has put together a detailed guide to help you understand German culture a little bit before you arrive for the Games. Please see below for the “Welcome to Germany”- Guide. So, get yourself a coffee, tea […]
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