Summer Goodwill Games
| Edition | Year | Host City | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 1986 | Moscow | Soviet Union | 3,000 athletes and 79 countries |
| II | 1990 | Seattle, Washington | United States | 2,300 athletes and 54 countries |
| III | 1994 | Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,000 athletes and 59 countries |
| IV | 1998 | New York City, New York | United States | 1,300 athletes and 60 countries |
| V | 2001 | Brisbane, Queensland | Australia | Final edition |
| VI | 2005 | Phoenix, Arizona | United States | Games cancelled |
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