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.
Discover the new team sports opportunities at WTG2025
Get ready to experience the World Transplant Games 2025 like never before! This year, we’re introducing a game-changing update to the competition rules: team sports and relay events will now be considered additional competitions, separate from the five-individual-entries limit. This means you can dive into Volleyball, Six-a-Side Football, 3×3 Basketball, and more without missing out on your individual events.