Participants
3022
Dates
29 – 07 Sep 2008
Sports
18
Country
Sweden

Passion qualifies
The inaugural European Masters Games in 2008 took place in Malmö, Sweden, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of sport, community, and lifelong competition. With the inspiring theme “Passion Qualifies,” the event highlighted that dedication and love for sport matter more than age, welcoming athletes driven by enthusiasm and commitment.
Athlete Comments & Reviews
“I motivated myself with a new goal”
“Having been out of it now for a decade, I needed a goal.”
“I do many sports so I can choose what my body is capable of”
“You have to keep moving, I had a new start after my new hips at 60-61 so I’ve got another 15 years at least hopefully. Luckily I do a lot of sailing as well, and swimming. So there are other sports if I can’t play tennis any longer but I love to keep going for as long as possible.”
“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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