Flying disc was introduced as a World Games sport at the 2001 World Games in Akita. Disc golf was discontinued and only competed in 2001.
Ultimate is the only current event.
Famous quotes containing the words flying, disc, world and/or games:
“Youve always reminded me of a seagull, Jo. Strong and wild and fond of the wind and storms. And dreaming of flying far off to sea. And Mother always said that I was like a little cricket. Chirping contentedly on the hearth, never able to bear the thought of leaving home.”
—Victor Heerman (18931977)
“When the sun rises, do you not see a round disc of fire somewhat like a guinea? O no, no, I see an innumerable company of the heavenly host crying Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty.”
—William Blake (17571827)
“France may claim the happiest marriages in the world, but the happiest divorces in the world are made in America.”
—Helen Rowland (18751950)
“In the past, it seemed to make sense for a sportswriter on sabbatical from the playpen to attend the quadrennial hawgkilling when Presidential candidates are chosen, to observe and report upon politicians at play. After all, national conventions are games of a sort, and sports offers few spectacles richer in low comedy.”
—Walter Wellesley (Red)