The event, which aims to raise awareness of the value of organ donation and help increase numbers on the NHS Organ Donor Register, will take place from 15-18 August.
Staged on behalf of the charity Transplant Sport UK (TSUK) the games showcase the benefits of transplantation, while giving people aged between two and 80-years-old who have had a transplant the chance to compete in a wide range of sport activities.
Last time the event was held in the city in 2008 it attracted 2,000 competitors and visitors providing a £500,000 boost to the local economy. It also helped boost NHS Organ Donor Register figures in South Yorkshire by 25,000 names.
Julie Dore, leader of Sheffield City Council, said: "We are extremely excited about the British Transplant Games returning to Sheffield next year. It’s a fantastic event for the profile of the city, raising awareness of a vital public health issue – transplantation, and the critical need for more organ donors to register.
"Several of the city’s businesses have already got on board with the 2013 games, including Sheffield International Venues and the University of Sheffield – both of which have kindly offered use of their outstanding facilities throughout the Games’ weekend."
Lynne Holt, trustee of TSUK, added: "The city has superb sporting facilities, so we are delighted to be bringing the Transplant Games back to Sheffield in 2013. The event is always an extremely moving one as each transplant athlete knows firsthand what it is like to be waiting for an organ. It’s a life or death situation for many, so to see the people who have been lucky enough to get a transplant be back living life to the full is fantastic."
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