The United World Games are Europe's finest youth sporting event. Pulsating tournaments, a great atmosphere and unique state-of-the-art venues - the UWG are an international festival of cultural exchange that is one of a kind. Every year thousands of young athletes from all over the world gather in our host city Klagenfurt (capital of Austria's southernmost province Carinthia) to celebrate sport as their common uniting passion, make new friends and share unforgettable memories. Our participants collectively commemorate and demonstrate the power of sports to build bridges over cultural barriers, connect people and drive positive change throughout society. Since its inaugural edition in 2005 UWG has been growing with ever year, in 2019 no less than 10.000 participants took part in the event. After a 2-year break due to COVID, the Games returned in style in 2022. The 17th edition of the event is scheduled to take place from June 22-25, 2023. OUR VISION Igniting the fire of freindship and uniting the world through sports. OFFICIAL EVENT MOTTO One world - a thousand friends KEY FACTS · Big scale international Games for the youth of the world · Under the patronage of UNESCO · Thousands of young athletes from 40 different countries · More than 800 teams · Competitions in Soccer, Basketball (3x3 and 5x5), Volleyball, Tennis, Rugby, Field Hockey, Ball Hockey, Floorball, Ice Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee & Golf · 4 days packed with sports, fun and action · Inside the stunning EURO 2008 Arena and more than 20 additional venues · Unique location at the heart of Europe right next to breathtaking Lake Wörthersee · A big Players Town offering an amazing entertainment area · And much more