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Michael Read (80): King of the English Channel
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Join your Masters Sport Community on Facebook !
Our Facebook Groups are the heartbeat of the World Masters Sport community. Each group is a dedicated space for athletes, coaches, and fans — where…
Masters World Cup Cross Country ski held at Winter World Masters Games Finland 2028
World Masters Sport proudly announces that the Masters World Cup in Cross-Country Skiing 2028 (MWC 2028) will take place in Lahti in January 2028 as…
IMGA becomes World Masters Sport: A new global era for lifelong sport
After more than four decades of leading the global Masters sport movement, the International Masters Games Association today announces its new name:…
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…
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 World Masters Sport team held a meeting with the Organising Committee of the 2027 Kansai World Masters…
World Masters Sport Executive Committee holds strategic workshop during WTT Smash in Malmö, Sweden
The Executive Committee of the World Masters Sport gathered in Malmö, Sweden for a strategic meeting with JTA during the prestigious WTT Smash…
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 World Masters Sport sporting event, will take place from September 17 to 26, 2027, and…
World Masters Sport Statement
The World Masters Games in Taipei and New Taipei City brought together 26,000 participants in 35 different sports across two weeks. The World…
World Masters Sport 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. World Masters Sport President Sergii Bubka shared his thoughts…
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…
World Masters Sport 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 World Masters Sport Sergii Bubka also arrived…
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…
World Masters Sport awards Winter World Masters Games 2028 to Lahti Finland
At its board meeting held on Friday 12 July 2024, the World Masters Sport awarded the Winter World Masters Games 2028 to be organised in Lahti,…
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 World Masters Sport events kicked off again after a long period without events due to the Covid pandemic. Thousands of athletes gathered…
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…
Sports
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…
Join your Masters Sport Community on Facebook !
Our Facebook Groups are the heartbeat of the World Masters Sport community. Each group is a dedicated space for athletes, coaches, and fans — where you can find training partners, share results, discover upcoming events, and stay connected with your global Masters…
Masters World Cup Cross Country ski held at Winter World Masters Games Finland 2028
World Masters Sport proudly announces that the Masters World Cup in Cross-Country Skiing 2028 (MWC 2028) will take place in Lahti in January 2028 as part of the Winter World Masters Games 2028 The event is expected to be the largest sport on the Winter World Masters…
IMGA becomes World Masters Sport: A new global era for lifelong sport
After more than four decades of leading the global Masters sport movement, the International Masters Games Association today announces its new name: World Masters Sport. Founded in 1985, the organisation has built a worldwide community based on one simple but powerful…
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 World Masters Sport 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 ceremonies that will shape the…
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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….
Record registrations: already over 24’000 athletes joining World Masters Games
The World Masters Games 2027 Kansai has received a record number of registrations with more than one year to go to the Games. We are truly grateful…
Join your Masters Sport Community on Facebook !
Our Facebook Groups are the heartbeat of the World Masters Sport community. Each group is a dedicated space for athletes, coaches, and fans — where…
World Masters Sport strengthens capacity to deliver its strategic vision for Global Masters Sport
World Masters Sport continues its development journey following the Board’s approval of a new strategic framework and roadmap that will guide the…
Registrations now open for World Masters Games Kansai 2027
After years of anticipation and the difficult postponement caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic, the moment we have all been waiting for has…
Masters World Cup Cross Country ski held at Winter World Masters Games Finland 2028
World Masters Sport proudly announces that the Masters World Cup in Cross-Country Skiing 2028 (MWC 2028) will take place in Lahti in January 2028 as…
IMGA becomes World Masters Sport: A new global era for lifelong sport
After more than four decades of leading the global Masters sport movement, the International Masters Games Association today announces its new name:…
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….