World Jigsaw Puzzle Championships facts for kids
Quick facts for kids World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship |
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|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Date(s) | varying |
| Frequency | annual |
| Country | varying |
| Inaugurated | 2019 |
| Next event | 2020 |
| Organised by | WJPF |
The World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship is a super fun yearly competition where people from all over the world show off their jigsaw puzzle skills! It's organized by the World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation (WJPF). This exciting championship first started in 2019. The very first competition was held in Valladolid, a beautiful city in Spain.
Competitors can take part in three different types of events:
- Team events, where groups work together.
- Pairs events, for two people working as a duo.
- Individual events, for single players.
This championship also created the first-ever world ranking for jigsaw puzzle players. This means you can see who the top puzzlers are globally!
Past Championships
The World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship has been held in different cities. Here's a look at the first championship:
| Edition | Year | City | Venue | Events | Nations | Athletes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2019 |  Valladolid |
Cúpula del Milenio | 3 | 40 | 700 |
Medal Winners
After the first championship in 2019, some countries earned medals for their amazing puzzle skills. A medal table shows which countries won gold, silver, and bronze medals.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Czech Republic |
1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Russia |
1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Spain |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Poland |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
