Asia Pacific Masters Games
| 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
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
2018 (22 Sports)
The inaugural edition of the Asia-Pacific Masters Games in 2018 included 22 sports.[7]
2022 (26 Sports)
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)
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
- Asia Masters Athletics Championships
- European Masters Games
- World Masters Games
- Americas Masters Games
External links
References
- ^ "SPORT LIST". APMG 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ^ a b c "Penang to host region's first ever World Masters Games". Free Malaysia Today. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ^ a b "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). 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".
- ^ https://www.abudhabimasters2026.com/
- ^ https://www.abudhabimasters2026.com/open-masters-games-abu-dhabi-2026-preparations-underway-for-regions-largest-multi-sport-event/