29 Aug – 07 SepClosed

Malmö 2008

European Masters

Games

Sweden

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Participants

3022

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Dates

29 – 07 Sep 2008

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Sports

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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

“You just don’t want to leave”

“It’s impossible to let go, once you taste this adventure, when you come to these countries and compete and have these feelings and podium and everything. You just want it to continue.”

“I participate because I still can!”

“People say; why are you doing it, and I say: “because I can!””

“Go and do it, choose to live!”

“I want to choose to live my life, you only get one chance so why ywaste it, why waste your life thinking I wish I’d done something. Do it, get up, get out of your chair, Go and do it!”