The Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) took part in the first Competition Managers Meeting and NOC-NSO Meeting for The World Games 2029, held in Karlsruhe, Germany, on 21 and 22 October 2026.
The meeting brought together the International World Games Association (IWGA), the Karlsruhe Local Organising Committee, the International Federations, and National Olympic Committees and sports organisations. Over two days, participants worked through the roles of each partner, the sport competition programme, the venue masterplan, services for athletes and teams, and the key planning milestones towards 2029. The second day included visits to the venues currently being considered for competition and training.
One Games, 36 sports
The World Games 2029 will take place in Karlsruhe from 19 to 29 July 2029. The programme confirmed by IWGA in September includes 36 sports and 62 disciplines, with around 4,000 athletes expected from more than 100 countries.
Ju-jitsu will be on the programme with four disciplines: Duo, Fighting, Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) and Inclusive Self Defence.
1,000 days to go
The meeting ended on the evening of 22 October with the official 1,000 days to go celebration for the Games.
What comes next
The next steps include online kick-off meetings between IWGA, each International Federation and the Organising Committee in November 2026. The medal event programme is expected to be announced in early 2027, and qualification systems will follow once approved by IWGA.
JJIF thanks IWGA and the Karlsruhe Organising Committee for a well-organised and productive meeting, and looks forward to working together on the road to Karlsruhe 2029.
Follow the journey on Instagram: @jujitsuinternational, @theworldgames and @twg2029.
