Brazilian Douglas Brose says he wants to add one more karate gold medal at the World Games to his trophy cabinet at Birmingham 2022 at what is likely to be his last appearance at the event before calling time on his career.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed two new Board members to the Birmingham Sister Cities Commission prior to the 2022 World Games, which is set to take place in the Alabama city in the United States.

Eight Tokyo 2020 silver medallists have been included in USA Softball's squad for the upcoming Birmingham 2022 World Games later this year.

Sweden's Tobias Gustafsson, who was part of his national team that won its ninth World Floorball Championship title last month, has been named The World Games Athlete of December for his pivotal part in the tournament.

The Birmingham 2022 World Games will be "the best ever", the President of the International World Games Association has claimed.

The host of next year's World Games - Birmingham in Alabama - has been named as one of the world's top 22 places to visit in 2022 by a travel magazine.

Organisers of the Birmingham 2022 World Games and sustainability sponsor Vulcan Materials Company have worked with volunteers to plant 90 trees in the East Thomas neighbourhood of the Alabama city.

National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are due to meet in Birmingham to discuss next year's World Games in the American city.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has pledged that stakeholders will now work even more closely together in anticipation of next year's World Games in the American city.

The International World Games Association (IWGA) has entrusted the management of its anti-doping programme at the World Games 2022 to the International Testing Agency (ITA).

Global sports and entertainment media company Team Whistle have been appointed by the 2022 World Games in Birmingham in Alabama to handle sponsorship packaging, sales and social support.

Softball Canada has finalised its coaching set-up for the women's team in 2022 - a year headlined by the World Games - with Kaleigh Rafter appointed head coach.

The volunteer registration portal for the Birmingham 2022 World Games has now opened, with more than 3,000 volunteers expected to contribute to the running of the event.

Heather Tarr has been named head coach of the American softball team for 2022, and will lead the nation at a home World Games.