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]
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| First event | 2018 – Malaysia |
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| 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 |
History
editA 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
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22 | 5,564 | 8 – 15 September | Beyond the Games | [5] |
| 2 | 2023 | North Jeolla |  South Korea
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26 | 13,000 | 12 – 20 May | Enjoy Sports, Play Life | [6] |
| 3 | 2026 | Abu Dhabi |  United Arab Emirates
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Sports
editThis article needs to be updated. (September 2022) |
2018
editThe inaugural edition of the Asia-Pacific Masters Games in 2018 included 22 sports.[10]
2023
editIn 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
editExternal links
editReferences
edit- ^ "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
- ^ "Closing Ceremony of the 2023 Asia Pacific Masters Games in Jeonbuk". 20 May 2023.
- ^ "2026 Open Masters Series".
- ^ "Open Masters Series".
- ^ "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.