Elke Büdenbender reaffirms her support as patron of the World Transplant Games 2025
The World Transplant Games 2025 in Dresden will be held under the esteemed patronage of Elke Büdenbender, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Germany—a fact we proudly shared earlier. Today, we’re excited to revisit and spotlight this meaningful patronage, which remains one of the most heartfelt endorsements of our mission to promote organ donation and celebrate transplant recipients worldwide.
Save the date: IPSOT-Symposium
We are pleased to invite you to the IPSOT Symposium 2025, hosted by TransDia Sport Deutschland e.V., taking place from 22–23 August 2025 at the International Congress Center Dresden (ICD).
Explore the WTG2025 cycling route
We are excited to announce that the cycling competitions and the sprint triathlon at the World Transplant Games 2025 will take place in a truly beautiful and dynamic setting: the Brettmühlenteich in Thiendorf, located just northeast of Dresden. This scenic venue is no stranger to endurance sports — it serves as the official course for the local triathlon club, which hosts its annual race at this very location.
Successful Test Run for the World Transplant Games 2025
From 1 to 4 May, around 200 athletes from across Germany took part in the 44th German Championships for Transplanted and Dialysis Patients in Dresden. These national championships also served as a crucial test event for the World Transplant Games 2025 (WTG), which will take place from 17 to 24 August 2025 in the Saxon capital.
From the edge of life to the heart of the games: Erika Kaiser’s story of hope, healing, and heroism
When Erika Kaiser takes the starting line in Dresden at the World Transplant Games 2025, she’ll be racing with more than just determination—she’ll be racing with the heart of a survivor and the soul of a storyteller.
TX teddy joins the DGCH organ donation run
The DGCH Organ Donation Run is an annual initiative by the German Society of Surgery (DGCH), held as part of the DCK Congress, which took place this year from March 26 to 28, 2025. Yesterday, on March 27, the in-person run brought together participants dedicated to raising awareness about organ donation and transplantation.
South Africa represented on the global stage
More than 2,000 athletes from over 50 countries, all recipients of life-saving organ transplants, living donors and donor family members, will come together to celebrate the power of sport and organ donation. Among them is Jeandre Geldenhuys, an experienced swimmer from South Africa, who will compete in five swimming events.
Venue sports managers meet in Dresden to prepare for WTG2025
Yesterday evening, the venue sports managers of the 17 sports at the World Transplant Games 2025 gathered at the Brauhaus am Waldschlösschen in Dresden for an important exchange on the upcoming games. The meeting focused on key aspects of sports organization, including finalizing venue setup and equipment planning, as the games approach their official start on August 17, 2025.
Team Belgium is part of the World Transplant Games
From August 17 to 24, 2025, the World Transplant Games will be held in Germany for the first time. The host city, Dresden, will welcome transplant athletes from around the world, celebrating the power of sport and the life-changing impact of organ donation. Among them is Seppe Valy from Belgium. The 23-year-old maintenance technician will compete in cycling, team/individual time trial, and road race, using this event to raise awareness for organ donation and inspire others with his story.
Only 6 months to go – get ready for the World Transplant Games 2025!
The countdown is on! In just six months, the World Transplant Games 2025 will bring together athletes, supporters, and the transplant community in Dresden, Germany for an unforgettable celebration of life and sport.
