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World Games 2005

World Games VII
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Host city Germany Duisburg, Germany
Nations participating 93
Athletes participating appr. 3,200
Events 34 (Invitational: 6 sports)
Opening ceremony 14 July 2005
Closing ceremony 24 July 2005
Officially opened by Otto Schily
Main venue MSV-Arena
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The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24 July 2005. Three cities namely Bottrop, Mülheim an der Ruhr, and Oberhausen, also held some of the competition events. More than 3,000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports.

World Games sports not included in 2005

The medal tally during the seventh World Games is as follows. Russia won the most gold medals and tied with Germany in overall medals won in this edition's official sports.


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