Asia Pacific Masters Games
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| First event | 2018 – Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Occur every | 4 years |
| Last event | 2023 – South Korea |
| Next event | 2026 – United Arab Emirates |
| Purpose | To conduct multi-sport events for sports and disciplines that are contested in the Olympic Games (+ more sports) but for masters |
| Website | imga |
The Asia Pacific Masters Games is a regional multi-sport event which involves participants from the Asia-Pacific region. Governed by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA), the Asia Pacific Masters Games is open to participants of all abilities and most ages – the minimum age criterion ranges between 25 and 35 years depending on the sport.[1] Participants compete for themselves, instead of their countries.[2] There are no competition qualification requirements apart from the age requirement and membership in that sport's governing body.[3] The Malaysian state of Penang hosted the event's first edition between 8 and 15 September 2018.[3]
History
[edit]A bidding process was held in Nice, France in 2015 to select the host cities for the first two editions of the Asia Pacific Masters Games.[2] The Malaysian state of Penang was selected to host the inaugural edition in September 2018.[2][4]
Rename: 2026 Open Masters Series instead of Asia Pacific Masters Games.
| Edition | Year | Host city | Country | Sports | Competitors | Date | Motto | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific Masters Games | ||||||||
| 1 | 2018 | Penang |  Malaysia |
22 | 5,564 | 8 – 15 September | Beyond the Games | [5] |
| 2 | 2022 | North Jeolla |  South Korea |
26 | 13,000 | 12 – 20 May 2023 | Enjoy Sports, Play Life | [6] |
| Regional (Asia Pacific) Open Masters Series | ||||||||
| 3 | 2026 | Abu Dhabi |  United Arab Emirates | |||||
Sports
[edit]2018 (22 Sports)
[edit]The inaugural edition of the Asia-Pacific Masters Games in 2018 included 22 sports.[7]
2022 (26 Sports)
[edit]In 2022 (was held in 2023), roller sports, sailing, triathlon, baseball, park golf, gateball, and judo will be added, and lion dance, netball, and pencak silat will be removed.[8]
2026 (37 Sports)
[edit]37 sports Abu Dhabi 06 - 15 February 2026 [9][10][11][12][13]
31 Usual Sports: Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Judo, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Shooting, Badminton, Weightlifting, Table Tennis, Tennis, Padel, Athletics, Squash, Chess, Cycling, Obstacle Course Racing, Swimming, Golf, Canoeing/Kayaking, Sailing, Orienteering, Triathlon, Bowling, Netball, Rugby, Cricket, Wrestling, Horse Jumping, Archery.
6 Emirati Heritage Sports: Falconry, Endurance Horse Racing, Camel Racing, Dhow Sailing, Al Taba, Diving.
18 Para Sports categories (determination people).
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "SPORT LIST". APMG 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- 1 2 3 "Penang to host region's first ever World Masters Games". Free Malaysia Today. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- 1 2 "myPenang". mypenang.gov.my. Archived from the original on 2018-09-15. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ↑ "Penang will host 2018 first Asia Pacific Masters Games | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ↑ "HOME". APMG 2018. Archived from the original on 2017-08-30. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ↑ APMG 2023
- ↑ "SPORT LIST". APMG 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
- ↑ APMG, JB. "JB APMG". www.apmg2023.kr (in Korean (South Korea)). Retrieved 2021-08-15.
- ↑ "Closing Ceremony of the 2023 Asia Pacific Masters Games in Jeonbuk". 20 May 2023.
- ↑ "2026 Open Masters Series".
- ↑ "Open Masters Series".
- ↑ "Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 -". www.abudhabimasters2026.com. Retrieved 2026-08-30.
- ↑ "Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 preparations underway for region's largest multi-sport event – Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026". www.abudhabimasters2026.com. Retrieved 2026-08-30.
