The 1926 Women's World Games were the second regular international Women's World Games, the tournament was held between 27 – 29 August at the Slottsskogsvallen Stadium in Gothenburg.
Gustaf V of Sweden on his way to the opening ceremony
Kinue Hitomi, winner of the long jump event
Alice Joséphine Marie Milliat née Million was a pioneer of women's sport. Her lobbying on behalf of female athletes led to the accelerated inclusion of more women's events in the Olympic Games.
Milliat in 1913