Core Points - The 12th World Games will be held in Chengdu, Sichuan, China from August 7 to August 17, 2025, marking the first time the mainland of China hosts this event [1] - The World Games primarily feature non-Olympic sports, serving as a complementary event to the Olympics and representing the highest level of international competition for non-Olympic disciplines [3] Event Structure - The Chengdu World Games will include 4 major categories, 11 subcategories, and a total of 256 events [4] - New sports making their debut include freestyle roller skating, free diving, and para-free diving [5] Featured Sports - Wushu, which has its origins in China, will be included as an official event for the first time, featuring both routine and sparring competitions [7] - Dragon boat racing, which dates back to the Warring States period in China, will also be featured as an official event for the first time [21] - Drone racing, which originated in Australia in 2014, will continue to be part of the World Games after its introduction in 2022 [23]