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News 2023

Following the General Assembly of the WTGF during last week’s World Transplant Games in Perth, Australia, the Board of Trustees met and elected Honorary Secretary Liz Schick as the new President following the incumbent President, Chris Thomas, stepping down after serving in the role for eight years....

News 2022

The President of the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF), Chris Thomas, today welcomed three new trustees to the governing Board of the Federation while acknowledging the contributions of those who had served the worldwide transplant community recently....

News 2021

The President of the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF), Chris Thomas, today welcomed three new trustees to the governing Board of the Federation while acknowledging the contributions of those who had served the worldwide transplant community recently....

The President of the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF), Chris Thomas, today welcomed three new trustees to the governing Board of the Federation while acknowledging the contributions of those who had served the worldwide transplant community recently....

Behind the WTGF, our achievements and what it takes to serve on our Board As we approach the General Assembly of the World Transplant Games Federation...

The Medical Committee of the World Transplant Games Federation today strongly recommended that the worldwide transplant population be vaccinated for COVID-19....

News 2020

COVID-19 is spreading throughout the world with more than 100,000 people known to be infected and more than 3,000 deaths. This is an obvious concern for all of us, governments and health authorities....

It is with great sadness that the World Transplant Games Federation announce the passing of Karl Handschuch. ‘Karlo’ on 8th February 2020....

News – 2019

News – 2018

Football is the most played and most popular sport in the world. Embracing football under the WTGF banner is a natural step. Transplant recipients can achieve an active lifestyle and re-engage in team-based sports such as football....

The 10th World Transplant Winter Games have come and gone with athletes and supporters now challenged by the melancholy that always follows a fabulous week of competition and friendship....

News – 2017

News – 2016

We are pleased to attach below a media release regarding two important WTGF surveys which are live on-line with effect from 26th May 2016 Please circulate this document, together with the links below, to anyone who you feel may be interested and be able to help us to reach......

News – 2015

The World Transplant Games Federation is looking for an experienced executive to help take the Federation to the next level as it further professionalises the staging of the world’s most inspirational sporting event – the World Transplant Games. If you love sport, if you understand......

Two Federation Councillors have been recognized for their outstanding achievements. Both Gary Green and André Lassooij have been awarded for their life-time contributions to the cause of organ donation for transplantation. The worldwide transplant community congratulates them on their achievement. Please see the attached media......

The World Transplant Games Federation invites all participants at the Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina this year to give their opinion on the event and how to improve for the future. Please click here to complete this short survey. Many thanks for taking your time......

At the Council Meeting on 28th August in Mar del Plata, Argentina a new President, Chris Thomas, was elected to serve the Federation for the next four years. Please click here to find a media release detailing this important announcement....

News – 2014

News – 2013

WTGF are proud to launch a new social media tool where recipients can post messages of thanks for their second chance at life. The messages can be in the form of a video, poetry, artwork, anything that inspires you. You might like to give thanks......

The website for the Winter World Transplant Games 2014 is now launched. The event will be held in La Chapelle d’Abondance (Haute-Savoie, France) from 12th – 17th January 2014. Full details of the event, the resort, the sports and registration dates can be found hereThe......

News – 2012

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