Established in 2005, the Kaohsiung Organizing Committee, consisting of nine departments, is a temporary, non-governmental organization committed to making the World Games 2009 Kaohsiung a successful and quality sporting event. The KOC is under the supervision of the IWGA, who lend technical and managerial experience, and who also set standards, regulations, and criteria.
The IWGA and the KOC both share the same core values. Sports not currently featured in the Olympic Games deserve just as much acclaim and attention, and all athletes should have an opportunity to compete in an international world class event. The World Games serves as the flagship event allowing thousands of top tier athletes from different sports and different countries to come together in the spirit of sportsmanship and friendship. Also, the world class sporting competition allows the best of the best to be recognized for their achievements. |
