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
“You get motivated to start again!”
“Seeing other people playing it’s kind of inspiring to think about taking other things up again.”
“Physical activity is a must, I’m back after 8 years”
“For me the most important is that you stay fit. I didn’t do any sport after giving birth for 8 years. Staying active improves the quality of life.”
“The best combination of sport and travel!”
“Good thing about sport, you meet people. It gives you a chance to travel, to new places you haven’t been.”
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