COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, USA — World Lacrosse and The World Games 2021 Birmingham Organizing Committee announced the participating nations for the men’s lacrosse competitions at The World Games 2021. Eight men’s national teams — will compete in The World Games 2021, utilizing the new, 6 v 6 international disciplines and playing rules currently being finalized by World Lacrosse.
The participating nations are:
Australia
Canada
Germany
Great Britain
Ireland
Israel
Japan
USA
Qualification for The World Games 2021 was based primarily on final placement at the 2018 (men’s) World Championships organized by the Federation of International Lacrosse, now World Lacrosse. National Teams competing in The World Games 2021 will be comprised of senior-level players.
The World Games 2021 Birmingham will take place July 15-25, with 3,600 athletes from 100- plus countries competing in 30+ unique, multidisciplinary sports. The World Games was established by the International World Games Association, an organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The World Games 2021 Birmingham marks the 40th anniversary, and 11th edition, of the international, multi-sport event.
5 Comments
Brian Connolly
10/01/2020
Congratulations!! Any insight on the selection process?
Catherine Conway
20/01/2020
Not as of yet – keep an eye out of an announcement regarding eligibility and selection!
Liam Gillis
09/02/2020
Will there be open tryouts for the men’s team ?
Catherine Conway
16/04/2020
Trials for the Men’s Senior Team to play in the World Games have been postponed to 2021, as the Games themselves have been postponed to 2022.
Catherine Conway
16/04/2020
Hi Brian,
Trials for the Men’s Senior Team to play in the World Games have been postponed to 2021, as the Games themselves have been postponed to 2022.