The racquetball events of World Games I were held on August 1–2, 1981, at the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara, California, in the United States.
These were the first World Games, an international quadrennial multi-sport event, and were hosted by the city of Santa Clara.
In addition to the five nations mentioned below, athletes from Japan also participated in the competition.
Finals – Mark Malowitz–Jeff Kwartler, USA, d. Raul Canales–Federico Alvarez, Mexico, 21-7, 18-21, 15-1; Tony Luyckx–Frits Groenendyk, Netherlands, d. William Wenzel–Jorg Harnold, West Germany, 21-6, 21-19.
Finals – Karen Borga–Mary Ann Cluess, USA, d. Mirjam Wielhassen–Dineke Kool, Netherlands, 21-13, 21-9; Susan Martinez–Armida Suarez, Mexico, d. Catherine Donegan–Mavis O'Toole, Ireland, 21-5, 21-1.