Sport

Parret hails "community spirit" at IMGA World Masters Games

May 30, 2022 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing , Travel

Australia's Jim Parret has lauded the potential for the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) World Masters Games to bring people together and offer athletes the chance to meet new people from around the world. Parret was diagnosed with...

After the postponement of Rio 2020, the Pan American Masters Games are now canceled

May 30, 2022 - Events , Sport , Community , Travel , IMGA News , News Rio 2020

The Pan American Masters Games in Rio that were postponed to 2022 due to ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, have now been canceled. The event was scheduled to take place this autumn 2022. However, the pandemic and the economic...

Jaqueline Mourao: Eight Olympics, three sports and far from finished

May 25, 2022 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

‘Legend’ is a word so often overused in sport, but in the case of eight-time Olympian Jaqueline Mourao it is entirely accurate and appropriate. While other Brazilians have won more medals, none have appeared at as many Olympics, or competed in...

These 90-Year-Old Runners Have Some Advice for You

May 24, 2022 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

The scene at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Fla., was recognizable, not unlike any high school track and field meet. There was a practice area where athletes jogged and stretched. There were anxious runners milling about the track and tarps...

Stanislaw Kowalski, world's oldest athlete, dies at 111

April 14, 2022 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

Stanisław Kowalski (1910-2022) was a Polish supercentenarian masters athlete who, at the age of 105, became the oldest ever competing athlete in the newly formed M105 age division (ages 105–109) in sprinting, shot put and discus throw. Kowalski...

How to start a consistent training schedule?

April 5, 2022 - Sport , Community

When it comes to starting something new—such as creating a workout habit—the hardest part is to stick with it long enough and keep a consistent enough schedule that it becomes a habit for life. Change your mindset Because while it’s...

Website for 2023 Tampere European Masters Games is live!

March 31, 2022 - Events , Sport , Community , Travel , News Tampere 2023

The IMGA events are world’s most prestigious multi-sport events for mature athletes. Their aim is to give the opportunity to Masters athletes to live a unique sporting experience that is normally only accessible for professional athletes. Over...

Pam Wilson, 66 years: Eldest athlete at Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games

March 29, 2022 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

At 66 years-young, Pam Wilson was the eldest Para athlete at Beijing 2022 and made her Paralympic debut for USA in wheelchair curling. "It's never too late to pick up a new hobby, or get your first gold medal." she said. She took up...

IMGA visits Italy to inspect the venues for Lombardia 2024

March 14, 2022 - Events , Sport , Travel , IMGA News , News Lombardy 2024

The Lombardia 2024 Winter World Masters Games taking place from 12 - 21 January 2024 will be the 4th IMGA winter multi-sport event. Recently the IMGA conducted their coordination visit to see the venues and evaluate the progress of the Organising...

29 sports included at the next 2023 Tampere European Masters Games

February 28, 2022 - Events , Sport , News Tampere 2023

2023 will be the year to discover the magic of Tampere, Finland at the 5th edition of the European Masters Games. The program will include 29 sports and will take place from 26 June – 6 July 2023. Recently Tampere 2023 presented its sports...