Sport

Female masters marathoners are the new cohort of elites

March 24, 2020 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

F40-44 was one of the most competitive age groups at the NYC marathon. If you were a woman hoping to crack the top three in your age group at the New York City marathon, and you’re between the ages of 40 and 44, it was going to be a big ask. In...

Centenarian sprinter Man Kaur receives Nari Shakti Puraskar

March 11, 2020 - Sport

On March 8, centenarian sprinter Man Kaur was conferred the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar for 2019 for her exceptional contribution towards female empowerment. The country's highest civilian honour for women will be presented by President Ram...

What advice would you give to your younger self?

March 4, 2020 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

Masters athletes and sporting greats share the advice they would give to their younger self.   Masters athletes around the world continue to prove that when it comes to sport, age has no limits. Our fantastic community of athletes are...

Uzbekistan's 44-year-old gymnast heads for 'last' Olympics

February 24, 2020 - Sport

Aged 44 and readying for her eighth Olympics in Tokyo, Uzbek gymnast Oksana Chusovitina makes light of her record-breaking survival in a sport dominated by teen prodigies. "I love gymnastics. I tell myself: why not train and perform while you still...

Penang 2018 | Asian Pacific Masters Games inspiration for international conference “Beyond the Games: The Legacy begins”

February 5, 2020 - Sport

Announcement of the inaugural “Beyond the Games: The Legacy Begins” International Conference taking place on March 31 and April 1.   The conference is driven by the objectives of encouraging Malaysians to participate in Masters sports...

Laced up the skates again at 58 years old and winning Silver medal at the Winter World Masters Games

February 4, 2020 - Events , Sport , News Innsbruck 2020

Okotoks figure skater, Dave Sargent and his skating partner Kelly Clements won the silver medal at the Winter World Masters Games in Austria last week. The 2020 Winter World Masters Games were held in Innsbruck, Austria with the ice-dancing duo...

“I hadn’t skated for 43 years and here I am, it’s been an amazing journey!”

February 3, 2020 - Events , Sport , News Innsbruck 2020

Team Okanagan is back on the ice after bringing home 13 medals from the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck, Austria. “It was not an easy competition,” said Isabella Ciocoiu, adult figure skater. “Some of us went through injuries, some of...

“Many excellent athletes at the Innsbruck 2020 games and sports facilities were high quality”

January 31, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Adult skater Tracy Parker of the Sunshine Coast Skating Club won the bronze medal in Bronze Ladies III, competing in the Winter World Masters Games (WWMG) in Innsbruck, Austria from Jan. 10 to 19. Parker, who had been working on her skating...

“It feels like you’re at the Olympics, but for people who are a little older”

January 29, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Two Osoyoos figure skaters have returned from Europe with medals around their necks after competing in the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck, Austria. Local skater and coach Corliss Robb brought home two gold medals in her age bracket, one in...

“It’s the experiences, and the love and passion for sport”

January 27, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Yukon curlers Wade Scoffin and Helen Strong returned from Innsbruck, Austria last Wednesday after participating in the World Winter Masters Games. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are aimed at adult athletes...