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The countdown is on: from June 18 to 21, 2026<\/strong>, Klagenfurt <\/strong>will once again be transformed into the centre of international youth sport! And best of all: registration for the United World Games 2026 is now open!<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Whether it’s football, ice hockey or new: flag football <\/strong>– at the UWG you can experience an unforgettable sporting event together with your team. Thousands of young athletes from all over the world are expected to show off their sporting prowess and make new friends. <\/p>\n

How to register – in 2 simple steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can register via the United World Games online portal. This is how it works: <\/p>\n

1\ufe0f Create a UWG account:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Register for free via the website to gain access to the registration portal if you don’t have an account yet \ud83d\udc49 Register now<\/a><\/p>\n

2\ufe0f Register teams & participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choose your sport, enter your participant details and secure your place at the 2026 event.<\/p>\n

These 10 sports will be there in 2026!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From ball sports to ice sports – the varied programme leaves nothing to be desired. Here are the 10 official disciplines<\/strong> of the UWG 2026: <\/p>\n

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  1. Football<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Basketball<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Volleyball<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Rugby<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Floorball<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Ice Hockey<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Lacrosse<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Ballhockey<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. Flag Football<\/strong> \ud83c\udd95<\/li>\n
  10. Tennis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Flag football<\/strong>, a new, action-packed sport, celebrates its UWG premiere in 2026 – perfect for teams that love speed and tactics.<\/p>\n

    Why you should be there!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The United World Games are more than just a tournament. They are a meeting place, a celebration of diversity and an experience that brings people together. Athletes from over 30 nations come together here – on and off the pitch. <\/p>\n

    Register now<\/a> and become part of the movement!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Secure your and your team’s participation in the United World Games 2026<\/strong> now:
    \n\ud83d\udc49     Click here to register<\/a><\/p>\n

    Klagenfurt is waiting – be there <\/strong>when the world comes together!<\/p>\n

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