Why the World Games matter

The 2025 World Games recently concluded. I shared my thoughts about the importance of this year’s event with China Focus.

Here’s an excerpt:

Absent the white-hot media glare that accompanies many major international conflicts, the World Games can benefit from a real focus on celebrating sport and using it to foster world unity and global harmony. Such messages are critical right now; ongoing humanitarian crises and military conflicts taking place in multiple parts of the world, most notably in Gaza, have again reminded international audiences that hard power can often be used in the worst ways. Sport and culture are just two examples of soft power, providing opportunities for all of humanity to recognize and celebrate the best in people from across the globe.