2003

The eleventh world games were the first to be held outside the USA. They took place in Dublin, Ireland. Over 7000 athletes competed. Rowling took place for the place for the first time at a world games. For the first time at a world games, local athletes with severe disablilities showed off thier skills for challenge medals. Irish athletes competed in a pitch-and-putt exhibition round of golf. Judo was an exhibition sport