Participants
28676
Dates
10 – 18 Oct
Sports
28
Country
Australia
Fit, Fun and Forever Young
The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games embodied the spirit of being fit, fun, and forever young, as tens of thousands of athletes competed across the city’s iconic venues. With unforgettable moments of camaraderie and celebration, the Games left a vibrant legacy of health, joy, and lifelong passion for sport.
Athlete Comments & Reviews
“I meet great people playing sport!”
Sport’s everything, I need it for my wellbeing, it helps me push myself, it keeps me fit and you meet great people as well.
“The vibe and atmosphere is just amazing”
“I’m being really impressed by our results, everyone has tried their hardest. We’ve got the medals. You feel good. It’s just a lovely vibe, it’s been a very friendly atmosphere, everyone has been very welcoming, it’s been very well organised and we’re very grateful for that.”
“So exciting to experience other countries and cultures”
“I think the most part is the cultures of the countries you come to visit, and experiencing the people.”
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Athletes confess: “Passion has no age limit”
Ask any athlete what sport has given them, and you will rarely hear about a medal or a personal best as the whole story. Not the training hours, not...
From sand dunes to Velodrome and a special welcome in Tottori
World Masters Sport visited Tottori Prefecture, touring four competition venues set to welcome thousands of Masters athletes at the World Masters...
World Masters Sport visits Japan ahead of Kansai 2027
President Sergii Bubka and his team have travelled to the Kansai region of Japan for a working visit to review preparations for the World Masters...
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