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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…
Launching Finland 2028: Nothing stops us!
Two years to go ! The countdown is on. In January 2028, Finland welcomes the world to the Winter World Masters Games, the largest winter multi-sport…
Launch of first-ever Brazilian Masters Games in 2026
After years of anticipation, CBEM Brazil (Confederação Brasileira de Esportes Masters) has announced the creation of the first Brazilian Masters…
Japan will offer a unique blend of sport, culture and tourism at the World Masters Games 2027
Japan is preparing to open its doors to athletes from around the world for the World Masters Games 2027. This celebration of sport and camaraderie…
Spectacular venues in stunning scenery await for World Masters Games 2027 Kansai
During day two of the coordination visit, The International Masters Games Association (IMGA) team held a meeting with the Organising Committee of…
IMGA Executive Committee holds strategic workshop during WTT Smash in Malmö, Sweden
The Executive Committee of the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) gathered in Malmö, Sweden for a strategic meeting with JTA during the…
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….
Official launch of the Open Masters Games Como Lake 2027
The Open Masters Games Como Lake 2027, another high-profile IMGA sporting event, will take place from September 17 to 26, 2027, and is set to become…
IMGA Statement
The World Masters Games in Taipei and New Taipei City brought together 26,000 participants in 35 different sports across two weeks. The…
IMGA President Sergii Bubka praises the inspirational Games in Taipei and New Taipei City
The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City has successfully concluded. International Masters Games Association (IMGA) President…
Canberra boys played their 8th edition of World Masters Games: “Brilliant Games!”
The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei’s Men’s Football (11-man open) 65+ Gold Medal Game took place today. “Taipei Team”, led by Yu…
The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City “WE ARE THE WORLD”
The Games, the first-ever sporting event jointly hosted by Taipei and New Taipei City, embody the vision of “Sport for Life and Sports for…
Surf Livesaving at WMG2025: French Jocelyne Laporte wins gold in 55+ race
The Summer breeze is here! The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City Lifesaving events kicked off today at the New Taipei City…
2025 World Masters Games Forges Friendships forever
The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City drew more than 25,000 athletes from home and abroad to register, with total participation…
Canoe Slalom Begins at the World Masters Games. International Canoeists praise the venue.
The thrilling Canoe Slalom began at WMG2025 at the Annong River International Canoe Slalom Waterway in Yilan, the first international event ever…
‘You Have to Fall to Win Gold!’ From Car Crash to Champion
The serious crash a year ago couldn’t defeat her, but tempered a stronger self! Sports influencer Lin Yi-Ling (aka Eva) endured an operation in her…
IMGA President Bubka lauds the high standard of the World Masters Games: “A Great Success”
With the World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City opening its schedule, President of the International Masters Games Association (IMGA)…
The Triathlon Launches with 700+ Athletes Taking on Plum Blossom Lake
Triathlon kicked off its two-day schedule at WMG2025 at Plum Blossom Lake in Yilan. Day One featured Sprint Distance and Aquathlon, which were…
The Fastest Grandpa Won His Fifth Gold. Tseren: I am participating in WMG at 95!
Mongolian Radnaa Tseren proved once again that he not only is the fastest 90+ runner on the face of the earth, but also the one that the 80+ runners…
500 athletes Joined Orienteering Embracing Sports as a “Map for Life”
Unprecedented sports exploration and experience are unlocked at the World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City, with Orienteering kicking…
Taekwondo Legend Crosses into Fencing, Saying “It’s a Way to Love Oneself”
Winning two gold medals at the Olympics in Taekwondo as a demonstration sport, Chen Yi-An is dubbed as “First Generation Taekwondo…
French athlete Lucas Schaefer Takes Judo Gold at WMG 2025
“I won the world championship for the first time!” Lucas Schaefer said. French Judo coach Lucas Schaefer showed prowess of “Sode…
Inspiring Wins: Tang (97) and Chen (95) Take Gold, Para Athlete Chang Achieves Personal Best
Swimming started at the World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City today (18th) at Tianmu Campus, University of Taipei. 97-year-old…
South-African Ruffie Moola joined every World Masters Games since Edmonton 2005
In an age where too many people are content to let go of their physical passions as the years roll by, one South African Masters athlete is…
Competitions kicked off at World Masters Games: A Spectacle of Spirit and Sportsmanship
The 2025 World Masters Games officially roared to life yesterday as the first day of competition unfolded across arenas, tracks, courts, and fields,…
The World Masters Games 2025: A Massive Undertaking of Sport, Spirit, and Unity
The World Masters Games 2025 promises to be an inspiring event, bringing together athletes from all corners of the globe to compete in 35 different…
Running Strong: Anne Tan Kendrick’s Journey to the World Masters Games
Dr. Anne Tan Kendrick, rediscovered her love for athletics through Masters sport. After a cancer diagnosis forced her to step away, she used sport…
From Olympic Bronze to World Masters Games: Elva Adams’ Next Taekwondo Challenge
Elva Adams has been practicing Taekwondo for nearly 40 years, earning a 7th-degree black belt and an Olympic bronze medal along the way. From…
Michiel Wienese: Defending His Title at Lombardy 2024 After Winning Gold in Innsbruck
I am Michiel Wienese, a 44 year old civil engineer and entrepreneurial person from Amsterdam with a huge interest in Wintersports on high level. My…
Want to take part in the World Masters Games Taipei 2025 ? Find your sport !
Here’s everything you need to know The 2025 World Masters Games will take place from 17 – 30 May 2025 and includes over 30 sports. Last chance to…
Masters Athletes celebrated by Kate Caithness at Curling and Farewell Ceremony
The farewell celebration of the Pan American Masters Games 2024 marked the end of a memorable and vibrant event, including 24 sports and festive…
IMGA awards Winter World Masters Games 2028 to Lahti Finland
At its board meeting held on Friday 12 July 2024, the International Masters Games Association awarded the Winter World Masters Games 2028 to be…
Bea Graves still making friends for life at the Masters Games
Can you present yourself in one paragraph ? E.g. Some brief information about yourself and your story My name is Bea Graves, I primarily play beach…
Perth Unveiled as Host City for World Masters Games 2029
On the 13th of December 2023, the city of Perth, Australia, took center stage as the upcoming host city for the much-anticipated 2029 World Masters…
It’s Happening! Cleveland 2024 Opens Registrations 20 September 9AM EST
This summer IMGA events kicked off again after a long period without events due to the Covid pandemic. Thousands of athletes gathered in South Korea…
World Masters Ski Orienteering Championship 2024 at Winter World Masters Games in Lombardia
World Masters Ski Orienteering Championships will be a part of the Winter World Masters Games in Lombardia, Italy in January 2024. Thereby the ski…
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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…
Launching Finland 2028: Nothing stops us!
Two years to go ! The countdown is on. In January 2028, Finland welcomes the world to the Winter World Masters Games, the largest winter multi-sport event on the planet. For the fifth time in Games history, and for the first time across three host cities, Lahti, Levi…
Launch of first-ever Brazilian Masters Games in 2026
After years of anticipation, CBEM Brazil (Confederação Brasileira de Esportes Masters) has announced the creation of the first Brazilian Masters Games, scheduled to debut in 2026. The landmark event aims to celebrate longevity in sport, promote healthy lifestyles, and…
Japan will offer a unique blend of sport, culture and tourism at the World Masters Games 2027
Japan is preparing to open its doors to athletes from around the world for the World Masters Games 2027. This celebration of sport and camaraderie will also be a gateway to discovering Japan’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and renowned hospitality. For…
Spectacular venues in stunning scenery await for World Masters Games 2027 Kansai
During day two of the coordination visit, The International Masters Games Association (IMGA) team held a meeting with the Organising Committee of the 2027 Kansai World Masters Games, focusing on some key areas like venues, promotion, and the welcome and farewell…
IMGA Executive Committee holds strategic workshop during WTT Smash in Malmö, Sweden
The Executive Committee of the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) gathered in Malmö, Sweden for a strategic meeting with JTA during the prestigious WTT Smash tournament to work with the IMGA on its vision, strategy and roadmap for the future. Welcomed by…
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. The Indoor Summer Festival at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) offers just that — a massive, air-conditioned…
Official launch of the Open Masters Games Como Lake 2027
The Open Masters Games Como Lake 2027, another high-profile IMGA sporting event, will take place from September 17 to 26, 2027, and is set to become a moment to shine for the provinces of Como, Lecco, and Varese. The event will showcase the region’s exceptional…
IMGA Statement
The World Masters Games in Taipei and New Taipei City brought together 26,000 participants in 35 different sports across two weeks. The International Masters Games Association stipulates very clearly that participants who take part do so as individuals; they do not…
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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
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IMGA Leadership celebrating athletes and Board member Alex Mc Lin competing on court
President Sergii Bubka and members of the IMGA Board visited venues across the city to celebrate athletes, present medals, and experience the Games…
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 International Masters Games Association (IMGA), Mr. Sergii Bubka, delivered the Welcome speech at the Open Masters…
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…