By James Crook

July 25 - Rhythmic gymnastics events at the World Games in Cali have been cancelled due to concerns over the conditions in the competition hall, as well as the temporary warm-up and training facilities.

By Gary Anderson

July 22 - Preparations for the International World Games Association (IWGA) World Games in Cali are almost complete before Columbian President Juan Manuel Santos will officially declare the event open at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium, on Thursday (July 25).

By Emily Goddard

July 17 - Cali 2013 has unveiled its programme for the World Games, with gymnastics, billiards, karate, powerlifting and squash being just some the 31 sports featuring over the 11 days of competition in the Colombian city.

By Duncan Mackay at the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex in St Petersburg

May 27 - Lacrosse headed the sports accepted as a new members of the International World Games Association (IWGA) during its Annual Meeting here today.

By David Gold at the Sport Accord Convention in Québec City

May 26 - Christophe Dubi, sports director of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has reaffirmed the importance of the 2013 World Games, which will be hosted in Cali, Colombia.

By David Gold

May 25 - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced that the duathlon competition at the 2013 World Games in Cali, Colombia, will double as the World Championship.

By David Gold at the Sport Accord Convention in Québec City.

May 20 - Wroclaw has officially signed an agreement to host the World Games in 2017 here on the eve of the Sport Accord Convention.

By Duncan Mackay

January 12 - Wroclaw in Poland has been awarded the 2017 World Games after one of its main rivals, Cape Town, withdrew its bid becuase of financial reasons.