40 Years
OVER 45 YEARS

Of staging international sporting events for transplant athletes. We stage Summer and Winter World Transplant Games.

OVER 45 YEARS

Of staging international sporting events for transplant athletes. We stage Summer and Winter World Transplant Games.

1500 Athletes
1500 ATHLETES

Representing more than 60 member countries

"Seeing the gift of organ transplantation on a world scale is just incredible, and is why I keep coming back to attend The World Transplant Games."

- Quote from Malaga 2017

1500 ATHLETES

Representing more than 69 countries competing in the Summer Games.

"Seeing the gift of organ transplantation on a world scale is just incredible, and is why I keep coming back to attend The World Transplant Games."

- Quote from Malaga 2017

Mantra
YOUTH INITIATIVES

Building a supportive platform for transplant youth to connect with their TX community, engage in sports and share experiences.

OUR MANTRA

"More transplant recipients, more active, more often."

PROMOTING

The full rehabilitation and well-being of transplant recipients through healthy lifestyle and sport.

Organ Donation
ORGAN DONATION

Raise public awareness of the importance and benefits of organ donation by demonstrating what can be achieved post-transplant.

OUR MANTRA

"More transplant recipients, more active, more often."

PROMOTING

The full rehabilitation and well-being of transplant recipients through healthy lifestyle and sport.

Perth

25th World Transplant Summer Games

DRESDEN, GERMANY 2025

25th World Transplant Summer Games

DRESDEN, GERMANY 2025
Refit
REFIT FOR LIFE! TOOLKIT

Online Rehabilitation Programme & Wellness Series aimed to encourage transplant recipients to help take the first steps to get active and enjoy an increased quality of life.

FIT FOR LIFE!

Educating people around transplantation and physical activity through medical research, conferences and physical well-being.

FFL
WOMEN’S WELLNESS PROGRAM

Dedicated program addressing physical, mental and emotional well-being topics post-transplant

FIT FOR LIFE!

Educating people around transplantation and physical activity through medical research, conferences and physical well-being.

Football
TRANSPLANT FOOTBALL WORLD CUP
FOOTBALL COMMISSION
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1ST TRANSPLANT FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2024

The inaugural Transplant Football World Cup 2024 recently held in September in Cervia, Italy, saw an unforgettable event that brought together 11 nations, each competing with passion, pride and honor for their donors. The tournament showcased the power of transplant athletes, many fulfilling lifelong dreams of returning to the field.

 

After days of intense emotions and hard-fought matches, Chile claimed the title of champions! A thrilling final saw Spain fight until the last minute, earning a well-deserved second place, England securing third place with a great performance, and France, finishing in fourth place.

 

Each match highlighted the spirit of second chances, with fans cheering on their teams, and players demonstrating the power of the gift of life, through the beautiful game. The tournament showed the world, that life after transplantation holds no limits.

 

Endorsed by AiCS and the Italian Minister of Sport, this landmark event was organized in partnership with ANED and supported by the Italian Paralympic Committee.

 

Celebrating the Gift of Life, through the beautiful game!

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25th WORLD TRANSPLANT GAMES 2025

DRESDEN, GERMANY
17 – 24 August 2025

 

The countdown has begun!

Dresden, Germany is set to host the 25th edition of the Summer World Transplant Games. Dresden has a lot to offer, especially when it comes to sports. The city has been the venue of many international championships and has impressively proven its ability to host large events. Participants can expect a total of 17 different sports, with almost all venues conveniently located near the city centre. Transplant athletes, living donors and donor families, friends and supporters are warmly invited to join us and celebrate the gift of life.

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What

do we do?

For over 45 years the World Transplant Games Federation has been staging international sporting events and promoting education around transplantation in order to promote the physical success of transplant surgery and the need to raise public awareness and increase organ donation. Through our various initiatives we aim to highlight the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyle in the long term management and well being of transplant recipients.

We achieve these objectives through the hosting of the The Summer and Winter World Transplant Games, along with Education platforms (medical research, conferences and physical well being culture) and a strong communications programme geared to network with medical professionals and engage the entire transplant community.

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Without the help of our sponsors the World Transplant Games Federation would not be able to stage the Games.

The following contributors are currently supporting our activities. For a full list of partnerships please visit this link.

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