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Novant Health Named Official Healthcare Partner of 2029 World University Games
The healthcare system will provide medical support services at venues throughout the 12-day event in North Carolina.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:07pm
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Novant Health, a leading healthcare provider in the Carolinas, has been named an Official Partner of the 2029 World University Games. The company will provide key medical support services, including orthopedic and sports medicine care as well as athletic training, at various venues during the 12-day event that will feature over 10,000 participants from more than 100 countries competing in 18 Olympic sports.
Why it matters
The partnership with Novant Health, which already has strong ties to universities and sports in the region, will help ensure high-quality, comprehensive medical care for the elite student-athletes competing at the 2029 World University Games, the largest event ever held in North Carolina.
The details
As an Official Partner, Novant Health will join Duke Health in providing physicians and support staff throughout the Games' more than 250 competitive events at up to 40 venues. The healthcare system's orthopedic and sports medicine experts will deliver care to the global athletes participating in the event.
- The 2029 World University Games will be held from July 11-22, 2029.
- Novant Health's partnership with the Games was announced on January 29, 2026.
The players
Novant Health
An integrated network of nearly 900 locations, including 19 hospitals and more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, that provides healthcare services across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Hill Carrow
Chair and CEO of the 2029 World University Games.
Dr. Jerry Barron
An orthopedic surgeon with the Novant Health Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute.
What they’re saying
“This outstanding news of Novant Health's Medical Services and Healthcare Partnership in support of the 2029 World University Games makes for a great way to kick off the new year!”
— Hill Carrow, 2029 World University Games Chair & CEO
“We're delighted to serve as an official healthcare partner for the 2029 World University Games. Delivering comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care to elite student athletes from around the world reflects our commitment to helping people perform at their best—regardless of sport or level of competition. Our expert clinicians are honored to provide high-quality, compassionate care on a global stage while supporting an event hosted here in our home state.”
— Dr. Jerry Barron, Orthopedic Surgeon, Novant Health Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute
What’s next
The 2029 World University Games will be the largest event ever held in North Carolina and will present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the state to a worldwide broadcast audience of up to 300 million.
The takeaway
Novant Health's partnership with the 2029 World University Games underscores the healthcare system's commitment to supporting elite athletes and sporting events in the Carolinas, further solidifying its role as a leader in sports medicine and community health.
