FIDE Joins International World Games Association
On April 2026, the International Chess Federation or Fédération Internationale des Échecs( (FIDE) officially joined the International World Games Association (IWGA) during its Annual General Meeting (AGM 2026) held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.
On April 2026, the International Chess Federation or Fédération Internationale des Échecs( (FIDE) officially joined the International World Games Association (IWGA) during its Annual General Meeting (AGM 2026) held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- This milestone makes FIDE the 40th member of the association and marks a significant step in the recognition of ‘mind sports’ .
Key Highlights of Inclusion:
Significance: The inclusion of FIDE marks a key step in the continued development and diversification of the International World Games Association.
FIDE’s Global Reach: With a well-established structure and millions of active players, FIDE strengthens the IWGA’s global footprint.
World Games: Being a member of the IWGA, opens the door for chess to be potentially included in the sports program of The World Games, an international multi-sport event for disciplines not primarily contested in the Olympic Games.
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