| World Masters Games | |
|---|---|
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| Status | active |
| Genre |
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| Frequency | quadrennial |
| Inaugurated | 7 August 1985 |
| Most recent | 21–30 April 2017 |
| Next event | 17–30 May 2025 |
| Organised by | International Masters Games Association |
| Website | imga.ch |
| Masters Games | |
The World Masters Games[1] is an international multi-sport event held every four years which, in terms of competitor numbers, has developed into the largest of its kind.[2] Governed by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA),[3] the World Masters Games is open to sports people of all abilities and most ages – the minimum age criterion ranges between 25 and 35 years depending on the sport. Auckland, New Zealand hosted the event's ninth edition from 21 to 30 April 2017.[4]
Anyone can participate in the games so long as they are over the age of 35 though some sports will allow athletes who are younger than that. Participants compete for themselves – there are no country delegations. Beyond the age requirement and membership in that sport's governing body, there are no competition qualification requirements.
- ^ "World Masters Games". International Masters Games Association. Retrieved 7 March 2008.
- ^ Malkin, Bonnie (12 October 2009). World Masters Games: barefoot Santa Claus and 100-year-old shot putter compete. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "International Masters Games Association". International Masters Games Association. Retrieved 7 March 2008.
- ^ "Glowing report on World Masters Games". The New Zealand Herald. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2017.