Sport, Health and Friendship
The World Medical and Health Games have become the most famous world health event open to members of the medical and health professions since its inception in 1978.
The World Medical and Health Games are an opportunity for participants of all levels to compete together and to play their favorite sports in a superb atmosphere of friendship and excitement.
Each year up to 2,000 people take part in this fantastic sporting and professional gathering, representing over 40 countries, all in the Olympics spirit, for the beauty of sport and the benefit of effort.
A week of sport
Sunday is a day of welcome, registration and the drawing of lots for the football tournaments. Monday is the start of the football tournament and the opening of the Games, as well as the parade of participants and the opening ceremony.
All the other sporting events are scheduled from Monday to Friday, and every evening the medal ceremonies take place at the Games Centre, with organised entertainment.
On Saturday evening, the closing ceremony brings a wonderful week to a close and the destination for the following year’s games is announced. Sunday is departure day, when many participants choose to stay and explore the city and its surroundings.
Tourism and activities
A programme of entertainment will be offered to enhance your stay at the Games.
Apart from the opening and closing ceremonies, other sporting, cultural and festive outings and events will be offered to you in advance and at the start of the Games.
Did you know?
More than 20 sports events
36 hosting cities in 17 countries
43 Medigames meetings since 1978
7 age categories
Participants from over 45 countries
More than 1,500 medals awarded each year
Who can take part and Why?
Who?
For all qualified health professionals and medical students. Find the list of accepted professions by clicking here.
Are you accompanying a health professional? Whether you’re an athlete or not, you can take part!
Why?
- A great opportunity to practise your sport in competition with people from all over the world.
- To take part in the world’s largest sporting gathering of health professionals
- A chance to do some sport on a fantastic holiday with friends or family
- Try out new sports
- Discover a new destination
- Expand your network of contacts in the medical world
