World Transplant Games 2019
| Sport: | Darts, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cycling, Golf, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Road Running, Bowling, Soccer / Football, Archery, Pétanque |
| Organizer: | World Transplant Games Federation |
| Date: | 17 Aug, 2019 - 23 Aug, 2019 |
| Venue: | United Kingdom |
| Link: | https://wtgf.org/ |
Every year, Newcastle Gateshead welcomes millions of visitors from across the globe to a range of sporting and cultural events including the world’s most iconic half marathon, the Great North Run.
The World Transplant Games 2019 will benefit from this track-record with a sporting programme delivered across indoor and outdoor venues in the very heart of the city. With coast and countryside just a short distance away, the compact and well-networked city and wider region is packed with experiences for athletes and their supporters to explore outside of the sports arena. An exciting cultural and social programme will bring athletes, visitors and local communities together during the Games.
With doctors and facilities that have led pioneering work in transplantation for many years – the World Transplant Games Newcastle Gateshead 2019 will be a truly visible Games, shining a spotlight on the benefits of transplantation.
FIXTURES:
| 17 August 2019 |
Event |
Venue |
Time |
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| Competitors arrive and register (Opening ceremony) | Sports Central in Newcastle | 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm | ||
| Athletes’ Parade |
From Old Eldon Square before making its way up Northumberland Street to Northumberland Road |
03.30pm to 05:00 pm | ||
|
18 August 2019 |
Event |
Time |
Venue |
|
| 5k Road Race | 10.30 am to 11.15 am |
Town Moor and Exhibition Park |
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|
Gift of Life (social occasion run/walk) |
11:00 am to noon | Town Moor and Exhibition Park | ||
| Volleyball | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Gateshead International Stadium | ||
| Archery | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Gateshead International Stadium | ||
| Petanque (singles) | 09:00 am to 09:00 pm | Sage Gateshead | ||
|
19 August 2019 |
Event |
Time |
Venue |
|
| Golf (individual) | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm | Close House Golf Club | ||
| Squash | 08:30 am to 07:00 pm | Northumberland Tennis Club | ||
| Cycling Time Trial (cycling team) | 09:00 am to 04:00 pm | Quayside | ||
| Petanque (doubles) | 09:00 am to 06:30 pm | Sage Gateshead | ||
| Football | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Gateshead International Stadium | ||
| Bowling (individual) | 10:00 am to 06:00 pm | Hollywood Bowl, Washington | ||
| Bowling (individual) | 10:00 am to 06:00 pm | NAMCO Funscape, intu Metrocentre | ||
| Archery team | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Gateshead International Stadium | ||
|
20 August 2019 |
Event |
Time |
Venue |
|
| Swimming | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Sunderland Aquatic Centre | ||
| Cycling (30K) | 10:00 am to 03:00 pm | Hetton Lyons Country Park | ||
| Badminton (singles) | 10:00 am to 06:00 pm | Sports Central | ||
| Bowling (pairs) | 10:00 am to 06:00 pm | Hollywood Bowl Washington/ NAMCO | ||
|
21 August 2019 |
Event |
Time |
Venue |
|
| Golf (team) | 10:00 am to 06:00 pm | Close House Golf Club | ||
| Swimming | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Sunderland Aquatic Centre | ||
| Tennis (singles) | 09:00 am to 07:00 pm | Northumberland Tennis Club | ||
| Badminton (doubles) | 10:00 am to 06:00 pm | Sports Central | ||
| Basketball | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Eagles Community Arena | ||
| Darts | 10:30 am to 06:00 pm | St James' Park | ||
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22 August 2019 |
Event |
Time |
Venue |
|
| Athletics | 10:00 am to 07:00 pm | Gateshead International Stadium | ||
| Table Tennis (singles) | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Sports Central | ||
| Tennis (doubles) | 09:00 am to 07:00 pm | The Northumberland Tennis Club | ||
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23 August 2019 |
Event |
Time |
Venue |
|
| Athletics | 09:00 am to 06:00 pm | Gateshead International Stadium | ||
| Table Tennis (doubles) | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Sports Central | ||
| Gala Celebration | 06:30 pm to midnight | Utilita Arena | ||
Note: Above timings are according to local venue time (GMT+1).
