From a childhood battle with polio to King of the English Channel (1979 – 2005) with 33 crossings to date, Olympic selection, and an MBE….
Michael Read (80): King of the English Channel
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Abu Dhabi 2026
Historic Open Masters Games in Abu Dhabi concluded with spectacular Ceremony
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and…
Teams unite at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
The Open Masters Games bring together athletes from around the world to compete in a wide range of team sports, proving that competitive spirit and…
World Masters Sport Leadership celebrating athletes and Board member Alex Mc Lin competing on court
President Sergii Bubka and members of World Masters Sport Board visited venues across the city to celebrate athletes, present medals, and experience…
Golden Oldie Radnaa Tseren (91) not slowing down anytime soon
At the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, the track and field arena isn’t just for the young — or even the middle-aged. One competitor is rewriting…
Friendship at the heart of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
Medals matter, but friendship matters more. Beyond the finish lines, podiums, and personal bests lies something far more powerful: human connection….
President Sergii Bubka inspires with ‘Sport For Life’ message
Yesterday, the President of the World Masters Sport, Mr. Sergii Bubka, delivered the Welcome speech at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026. The…
Robert Grew (UK): It’s never too late to return to a sport or discover a new one
We bump into Robert Grew and Jean Thomas (UK) watching the Basketball competitions. One thing they love about the Masters games is to be able to see…
Energetic opening day at Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
Abu Dhabi witnessed an energetic start to the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 on Day 1 as athletes from around the world took to their respective…
Abu Dhabi welcomes the world with glittering show
In Zayed Sports City Stadium, the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 opened with a welcome ceremony that blended spectacle with local heritage: a…
President Sergii Bubka welcomes athletes while visiting Welcome Ceremony venue and Accreditation center
President Sergii Bubka made a spirited visit to the Welcome Ceremony venue and Accreditation Centre earlier today, setting an energetic tone just…
Tara Manson (38) wants to inspire her 5 boys to embrace Sport For Life
Tara Manson, mother of 5, arrived at the Games Village with three of her boys, taking in the atmosphere that makes events like this so special. For…
A Welcome Ceremony to remember: Global superstars await!
The moment is almost there… On 6 February, Abu Dhabi will light up the world stage with a Welcome Ceremony unlike anything seen before. Together…
Abu Dhabi getting ready to ignite the Open Masters Games 2026
With just four days to go, the energy in Abu Dhabi is impossible to miss. Across the city, venues are transforming, hubs are rising, stands are…
A medal worth the journey: Abu Dhabi reveals the symbol of the Games
Let the journey begin ! The excitement is building as Open Masters Games 2026 took another thrilling step forward with the official medal reveal in…
Together we move: ‘Walk to Mars’ ahead of Open Masters Games 2026
The Organising Committee of Abu Dhabi 2026 has officially launched Walk to Mars, a global movement encouraging adults everywhere to get active in…
The Road to Abu Dhabi: Almost 100 Days to Go !
The countdown is on — we almost arrive at 100 days until athletes from all over the world arrive in Abu Dhabi to compete, connect, and make history….
Join our exclusive webinar series for Abu Dhabi 2026
As excitement builds toward the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, the organising committee is launching a series of interactive webinars designed…
Highlights from the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Inspiring moments at Expo 2025 Osaka, where the UAE Pavilion hosted the panel discussion “From Abu Dhabi to Kansai: A Legacy for the Future of…
Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 hosts Partner Summit in preparation for event
The Organising Committee of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 successfully hosted its Sponsors Summit. The summit shed light on key milestones…
Sports and Fun at the Indoor Summer Festival in Abu Dhabi
Every summer, as the temperatures soar across the UAE, residents and visitors alike seek cool, engaging ways to stay active and entertained….
Logo revealed for Open Masters Games 2026 Abu Dhabi
The Organising Committee of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 has unveiled its official event logo. Reflecting Emirati heritage, the design…
Abu Dhabi 2026
Michael Read (80): King of the English Channel
From a childhood battle with polio to King of the English Channel (1979 – 2005) with 33 crossings to date, Olympic selection, and an MBE. Michael Read has spent seven decades proving that it is never too late to begin, and never time to stop. There are moments…
Historic Open Masters Games in Abu Dhabi concluded with spectacular Ceremony
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 have officially concluded with a spectacular Farewell…
Teams unite at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
The Open Masters Games bring together athletes from around the world to compete in a wide range of team sports, proving that competitive spirit and teamwork have no age limit. Participants aged 30 and above participate in sports such as football, basketball,…
World Masters Sport Leadership celebrating athletes and Board member Alex Mc Lin competing on court
President Sergii Bubka and members of World Masters Sport Board visited venues across the city to celebrate athletes, present medals, and experience the Games firsthand. Among them was Board Member Alex Mc Lin, who not only fulfilled his leadership duties but also…
Golden Oldie Radnaa Tseren (91) not slowing down anytime soon
At the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, the track and field arena isn’t just for the young — or even the middle-aged. One competitor is rewriting the rules of what’s possible as an elite athlete well into his nineties. Radnaa Tseren, a 91-year-old great-grandfather…
Friendship at the heart of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
Medals matter, but friendship matters more. Beyond the finish lines, podiums, and personal bests lies something far more powerful: human connection. The Open Masters Games is not only a celebration of sport, but a celebration of people — of shared stories, mutual…
President Sergii Bubka inspires with ‘Sport For Life’ message
Yesterday, the President of the World Masters Sport, Mr. Sergii Bubka, delivered the Welcome speech at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026. The Welcome Ceremony was met with great appreciation, highlighted by a magnificent show celebrating sport, culture, and…
Robert Grew (UK): It’s never too late to return to a sport or discover a new one
We bump into Robert Grew and Jean Thomas (UK) watching the Basketball competitions. One thing they love about the Masters games is to be able to see so many different sports. For Robert Grew, sport has never been about a single moment or medal. It has been a lifelong…
Energetic opening day at Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
Abu Dhabi witnessed an energetic start to the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 on Day 1 as athletes from around the world took to their respective sports, venues and waters to begin competition in what is set to be the most inclusive multi-sport festival ever staged…
Abu Dhabi welcomes the world with glittering show
In Zayed Sports City Stadium, the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 opened with a welcome ceremony that blended spectacle with local heritage: a sweeping light show, cultural storytelling features, and a closing concert that turned the stadium into a singalong. The…
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IMGA becomes World Masters Sport: A new global era for lifelong sport
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Historic Open Masters Games in Abu Dhabi concluded with spectacular Ceremony
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Teams unite at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
The Open Masters Games bring together athletes from around the world to compete in a wide range of team sports, proving that competitive spirit and…
World Masters Sport Leadership celebrating athletes and Board member Alex Mc Lin competing on court
President Sergii Bubka and members of World Masters Sport Board visited venues across the city to celebrate athletes, present medals, and experience…
Golden Oldie Radnaa Tseren (91) not slowing down anytime soon
At the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, the track and field arena isn’t just for the young — or even the middle-aged. One competitor is rewriting…
Friendship at the heart of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
Medals matter, but friendship matters more. Beyond the finish lines, podiums, and personal bests lies something far more powerful: human connection….