The 2011 Pokémon World Championships website has launched in anticipation of the event which will be taking place in San Diego California from August 12th until August 14th, 2011. The site features news, standings, photos, C-Gear code and desktop wallpapers. Below is the press release.

Press Release

The World Championships Are About to Begin!

Once every year, the best Pokemon Trading Card Game and video game players from around the world get together to determine who is the best player in the world at the Pokemon World Championships! This year, the incredible three-day event takes place in sunny San Diego, California, and features players from over 20 countries.

The competitors for both the Pokemon TCG and video game competitions will share the floor at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel in San Diego. And once all tournaments have concluded, the winners will take home more than $100,000 in scholarships! What's more, players will enjoy some great Pokemon fun with fans from around the world.

You don't have to compete to join the fun of the Pokemon World Championships. All events are free to watch and open to the public!

Source: http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/