Ocean Beach member at World Games
Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club life member Mr Dave Thompson has been attending his 5th World Games in Chengdu, China, from August 4 to 11.
Mr Thompson is the International Lifesaving sport commissioner and chair of the International Lifesaving Sport Commission.
He has led the planning and delivery of the lifesaving competition and has been working with the Chinese Local Organising Committee and the International World Games Association over the last 18 months.
The lifesaving competition will be conducted in a new pool facility which has been constructed in a university 20kms outside of Chengdu.
There will be 150 athletes competing from countries including Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Japan, Poland and Belgium.
Mr Thompson has attended four World Games previously in various roles including chief referee, event director and competition manager.
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Social media, 6 Aug 2025
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