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 represent a country, club, team or federation.
The IMGA also insists that there will be no use of national flags or national anthems during any of the official ceremonies, from Welcoming and Farewell Ceremonies to the awarding of medals.
The mission of the IMGA is to promote lifelong competition, friendship and understanding between mature adults, regardless of age, gender, race, religion or sport status.
The IMGA does not have control over the social media posts of any participants. Nor can the IMGA control what individual participants wear during their stay in the host city.
Participants at the World Masters Games register to compete directly with the Organising Committee of each Games, not with the IMGA. It is a decision for the host city and country to determine who is welcome and eligible for a visa, if required.
This differs significantly from elite sports events, such as European or World Championships, or the Olympic Games.
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