World Transplant Games Federation
Promoting sport and organ donation awareness worldwide.
The World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF) is a United Kingdom-based non-profit organisation that promotes amateur sport among organ transplant recipients, living donors and donor families. Established in 1978 and formally incorporated in 2017, it organises the World Transplant Games and is affiliated with the International Olympic Committee. Its headquarters are located in Winchester.
Quick Facts
- Abbreviation
- WTGF
- Founder
- Dr Maurice Slapak
- Founding location
- England
- Headquarters
- The Quay, 30 Channel Way, Ocean Village Southampton, UK
- Services
- Education/training
- The advancement of health or saving of lives
- Amateur sport
- Affiliations
- International Olympic Committee
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Games
The WTGF oversees the World Transplant Games, including the Summer Transplant Games and the Winter Transplant Games, each held every two years on alternate years. In 2024, for the first time after 2016, the two federations united to hold the 2024 European Transplant Sport Championships in Lisbon, Portugal. Participants include kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, bone marrow transplant recipients and dialysis patients. Sports offered include volleyball, badminton, tennis, table tennis, cycling, petanque, swimming, darts, golf, virtual triathlon, mini-marathon and athletics. Age groups are 5–17, 18–34, 35–44, 45–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, and 70+.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded World Transplant Games Federation?
World Transplant Games Federation was founded by Dr Maurice Slapak.
Where is World Transplant Games Federation headquartered?
World Transplant Games Federation is headquartered in The Quay, 30 Channel Way, Ocean Village Southampton, UK.
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