IWAS is pleased to announce that the successful bid for the IWAS Under 23 World Games 2016 has been awarded to the Emil Foundation of Prague, Czech Republic following a successful site visit from IWAS Games Technical Manager, Jan Bockweg. The Games, to be hosted from 29 June to 3 July 2016, are expected to include Athletics, Swimming, Table Tennis, Wheelchair Fencing and Wheelchair Tennis, although the final sports programme is yet to be finalised.

The Emil Foundation is a non-profit organisation established in 2009 following six successful years in existence as the Emil Project. The Foundation assists physically disabled children and young adults in their sporting involvement primarily through direct financial aid. Over 8000 athletes and teams have benefited from the work of the Emil Foundation already and with the hosting of the IWAS Under 23 World Games this number is set increase.

LOC Vice President, Veronika Kuchtová said; ‘We are extremely excited to be awarded the IWAS Games bid for 2016. We look forward to working with IWAS in the preparation of the Games and welcoming athletes to a successful and enjoyable competition in the city of Prague.’

The Official IWAS Under 23 World Games 2016 Logo