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Michael Read (80): King of the English Channel
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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…
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…
Excitement grows after inspection visit Winter World Masters Games 2028
The road to the Winter World Masters Games 2028 took an exciting step forward last week as the World Masters Sport completed a comprehensive…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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. Michael Read has spent seven decades proving that it is never too late to begin, and never time to stop. There are moments…
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 being assembled, and teams are working around the clock. Behind the scenes, an enormous operation is unfolding, all in…
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…
Excitement grows after inspection visit Winter World Masters Games 2028
The road to the Winter World Masters Games 2028 took an exciting step forward last week as the World Masters Sport completed a comprehensive inspection visit to Finland. World Masters Sport toured the host regions of Lahti and Levi, both renowned for their sporting…
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…
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…
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 with the Organizing Committee on his observations over the past two weeks. Bubka said, “In one word, inspirational…
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 in Taipei to join the event. Bubka lauded the organizing capabilities and facilities planning of the WMG2025 Executive…
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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….