Asia Pacific Masters Games

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]

Asia Pacific Masters Games
First event2018 – Malaysia
Occur every4 years
Last event2023 – South Korea
Next event2026 – United Arab Emirates
PurposeTo conduct multi-sport events for sports and disciplines that are contested in the Olympic Games (+ more sports) but for masters
Websiteimga.ch International Masters Games Association (IMGA)

History

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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
1 2018 Penang   Malaysia 22 5,564 8 – 15 September Beyond the Games [5]
2 2023 North Jeolla   South Korea 26 13,000 12 – 20 May Enjoy Sports, Play Life [6]
3 2026 Abu Dhabi   United Arab Emirates
Hosts of the Asia Pacific Masters Games

Abu Dhabi - Dates March 2026[7][8][9]

Sports

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2018

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The inaugural edition of the Asia-Pacific Masters Games in 2018 included 22 sports.[10]

2023

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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.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "SPORT LIST". APMG 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  2. ^ a b c "Penang to host region's first ever World Masters Games". Free Malaysia Today. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  3. ^ a b "myPenang". mypenang.gov.my. Archived from the original on 2018-09-15. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  4. ^ "Penang will host 2018 first Asia Pacific Masters Games | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  5. ^ "HOME". APMG 2018. Archived from the original on 2017-08-30. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  6. ^ APMG 2023
  7. ^ "Closing Ceremony of the 2023 Asia Pacific Masters Games in Jeonbuk". 20 May 2023.
  8. ^ "2026 Open Masters Series".
  9. ^ "Open Masters Series".
  10. ^ "SPORT LIST". APMG 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
  11. ^ APMG, JB. "JB APMG". www.apmg2023.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-08-15.