Two years to go ! The countdown is on. In January 2028, Finland welcomes the world to the Winter World Masters Games, the largest winter multi-sport…
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A medal worth the journey: Abu Dhabi reveals the symbol of the Games
Let the journey begin ! The excitement is building as Open Masters Games 2026 took another thrilling step forward with the official medal reveal in…
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After years of anticipation, CBEM Brazil (Confederação Brasileira de Esportes Masters) has announced the creation of the first Brazilian Masters…
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Japan will offer a unique blend of sport, culture and tourism at the World Masters Games 2027
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Spectacular venues in stunning scenery await for World Masters Games 2027 Kansai
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New IMGA website coming soon
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Official launch of the Open Masters Games Como Lake 2027
The Open Masters Games Como Lake 2027, another high-profile IMGA sporting event, will take place from September 17 to 26, 2027, and is set to become…
IMGA Statement
The World Masters Games in Taipei and New Taipei City brought together 26,000 participants in 35 different sports across two weeks. The…
Canberra boys played their 8th edition of World Masters Games: “Brilliant Games!”
The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei’s Men’s Football (11-man open) 65+ Gold Medal Game took place today. “Taipei Team”, led by Yu…
The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City “WE ARE THE WORLD”
The Games, the first-ever sporting event jointly hosted by Taipei and New Taipei City, embody the vision of “Sport for Life and Sports for…
2025 World Masters Games Forges Friendships forever
The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City drew more than 25,000 athletes from home and abroad to register, with total participation…
‘You Have to Fall to Win Gold!’ From Car Crash to Champion
The serious crash a year ago couldn’t defeat her, but tempered a stronger self! Sports influencer Lin Yi-Ling (aka Eva) endured an operation in her…
The Triathlon Launches with 700+ Athletes Taking on Plum Blossom Lake
Triathlon kicked off its two-day schedule at WMG2025 at Plum Blossom Lake in Yilan. Day One featured Sprint Distance and Aquathlon, which were…
The Fastest Grandpa Won His Fifth Gold. Tseren: I am participating in WMG at 95!
Mongolian Radnaa Tseren proved once again that he not only is the fastest 90+ runner on the face of the earth, but also the one that the 80+ runners…
500 athletes Joined Orienteering Embracing Sports as a “Map for Life”
Unprecedented sports exploration and experience are unlocked at the World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City, with Orienteering kicking…
South-African Ruffie Moola joined every World Masters Games since Edmonton 2005
In an age where too many people are content to let go of their physical passions as the years roll by, one South African Masters athlete is…
Competitions kicked off at World Masters Games: A Spectacle of Spirit and Sportsmanship
The 2025 World Masters Games officially roared to life yesterday as the first day of competition unfolded across arenas, tracks, courts, and fields,…
Celebrating ageless passion at the Welcome Ceremony of the World Masters Games 2025
The Welcome Ceremony of the World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City took place tonight (May 17) at the Taipei Dome, launching this…
Anticipation Builds Ahead of the Welcome Ceremony for World Masters Games 2025
Excitement is reaching its peak as the Masters community turns its eyes to the upcoming Welcome Ceremony of the World Masters Games 2025, set to…
The World Masters Games 2025: A Massive Undertaking of Sport, Spirit, and Unity
The World Masters Games 2025 promises to be an inspiring event, bringing together athletes from all corners of the globe to compete in 35 different…
Festive World Masters Games village expo opens in city center Taipei
Ready to welcome athletes from all over the world With just few days to go before the opening of the World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New…
Running Strong: Anne Tan Kendrick’s Journey to the World Masters Games
Dr. Anne Tan Kendrick, rediscovered her love for athletics through Masters sport. After a cancer diagnosis forced her to step away, she used sport…
From Olympic Bronze to World Masters Games: Elva Adams’ Next Taekwondo Challenge
Elva Adams has been practicing Taekwondo for nearly 40 years, earning a 7th-degree black belt and an Olympic bronze medal along the way. From…
Want to take part in the World Masters Games Taipei 2025 ? Find your sport !
Here’s everything you need to know The 2025 World Masters Games will take place from 17 – 30 May 2025 and includes over 30 sports. Last chance to…
Masters Athletes celebrated by Kate Caithness at Curling and Farewell Ceremony
The farewell celebration of the Pan American Masters Games 2024 marked the end of a memorable and vibrant event, including 24 sports and festive…
Bea Graves still making friends for life at the Masters Games
Can you present yourself in one paragraph ? E.g. Some brief information about yourself and your story My name is Bea Graves, I primarily play beach…
Thousands of Medals Handed Out in Over Hundreds of Medal Ceremonies at 2024 Winter Games Lombardy
With hundreds of medal ceremonies, spanning across 10 different sports and catering to ages from 30 and beyond, the 2024 Winter World Masters Games…
It’s Happening! Cleveland 2024 Opens Registrations 20 September 9AM EST
This summer IMGA events kicked off again after a long period without events due to the Covid pandemic. Thousands of athletes gathered in South Korea…
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Launching Finland 2028: Nothing stops us!
Two years to go ! The countdown is on. In January 2028, Finland welcomes the world to the Winter World Masters Games, the largest winter multi-sport event on the planet. For the fifth time in Games history, and for the first time across three host cities, Lahti, Levi…
A medal worth the journey: Abu Dhabi reveals the symbol of the Games
Let the journey begin ! The excitement is building as Open Masters Games 2026 took another thrilling step forward with the official medal reveal in Abu Dhabi. More than just a symbol of victory, the newly unveiled medal captures the heart of what these Games stand…
Launch of first-ever Brazilian Masters Games in 2026
After years of anticipation, CBEM Brazil (Confederação Brasileira de Esportes Masters) has announced the creation of the first Brazilian Masters Games, scheduled to debut in 2026. The landmark event aims to celebrate longevity in sport, promote healthy lifestyles, and…
Join our exclusive webinar series for Abu Dhabi 2026
As excitement builds toward the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, the organising committee is launching a series of interactive webinars designed to connect with athletes, sports enthusiasts, and federations around the world. These sessions will give participants a…
Highlights from the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Inspiring moments at Expo 2025 Osaka, where the UAE Pavilion hosted the panel discussion “From Abu Dhabi to Kansai: A Legacy for the Future of Sports and Wellbeing.”The session brought together leading voices from the UAE and Japan to explore future opportunities for…
Japan will offer a unique blend of sport, culture and tourism at the World Masters Games 2027
Japan is preparing to open its doors to athletes from around the world for the World Masters Games 2027. This celebration of sport and camaraderie will also be a gateway to discovering Japan’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and renowned hospitality. For…
Spectacular venues in stunning scenery await for World Masters Games 2027 Kansai
During day two of the coordination visit, The International Masters Games Association (IMGA) team held a meeting with the Organising Committee of the 2027 Kansai World Masters Games, focusing on some key areas like venues, promotion, and the welcome and farewell…
New IMGA website coming soon
Earlier this year, imga.ch experienced technical issues that affected parts of our website and some of the services our community relies on. We want to keep you fully informed about the steps we’re taking to make sure imga.ch comes back stronger, faster, and easier to…
Official launch of the Open Masters Games Como Lake 2027
The Open Masters Games Como Lake 2027, another high-profile IMGA sporting event, will take place from September 17 to 26, 2027, and is set to become a moment to shine for the provinces of Como, Lecco, and Varese. The event will showcase the region’s exceptional…
IMGA Statement
The World Masters Games in Taipei and New Taipei City brought together 26,000 participants in 35 different sports across two weeks. The International Masters Games Association stipulates very clearly that participants who take part do so as individuals; they do not…
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