Masters Sports
Sports and Disciplines
Sport Programs
The sports program is different for each World Masters Sport event. Sport programs are established by the host cities, taking several things into account:
– Priority to our member sport federations (specifically for the World Masters Games)
– Popularity of the sport in the region where the event is held and internationally
– Venue availability for the sport in and in proximity of the city
The sports program shall be in accordance with World Masters Sport guidelines for each event and all sports must be held in accordance with the rules and authority of the relevant International Federation.
Each International Federation, governing a sport being on the programme of the games, shall designate a technical delegate, who shall be responsible for the overseeing the competition within the limits, set by the Board of Governors.
As mentioned above, the Host City Organising Committee can select additional sports to complement the core program. Those sports are selected on the basis of the facilities available and the strength of those sports at masters’ level in that country and internationally.
SPORTS
Alpine Skiing
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Biathlon
Canoe Kayak
Cross-Country
Curling
Cycling
Dancing
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Floorball
Football
Futsal
Golf
Ice Hockey
Life Saving
Nordic Combo
Orienteering
Rowing
Shooting
Short Track
Ski Jumping
Mountaineering
Skating
Softball
Squash
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Other Sports
| Billiards/ Snooker | Bowling | Bowls | Car Driving | Climbing |
| Cricket | Fencing | Handball | Jiu-Jitsu | Judo |
| Karate | Lacrosse | Netball | Paddle | Rugby |
| Sailing | Skateboard | Swimming | Touch | Water Sports |
| Wrestling | Wushu | Lion Dance |
Athlete Comments & Reviews
“Playing sport helps in daily life”
“I think competing is part of life. Life is all about competing, learning how to roll with the punches and get up and fight again for another day. And that’s what sports is all about.”
“I try to get the best out of myself”
“I like to go out there, train as hard as I can and be the best that I can.”
“They are absolutely smashing it!”
“It’s so incredible to see what people are capable of way beyond their younger years into later on in life. You see it here in these international competitions as well; who are so fast, they are not just participating, they’re absolutely smashing it. Across so many different sports. People are incredible with what they’re achieving.”