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

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

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 , Innsbruck 2020 , Community , Sport

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...

“In India there is no infrastructure for ice skating. For this reason, these medals feel extra special.”

January 26, 2020 - Events , Innsbruck 2020 , Sport

In a first for Indian sports, Indian ice skater Vishwaraj Jadeja won four medals at the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck, Austria. His tally included three silver and one bronze. Vishwaraj won silver in the 3km, 5km and 10km events, while he...

“The spirit of joy and camaraderie on and off the ice here at the games is truly inspiring and uplifting”

January 21, 2020 - Events , Innsbruck 2020 , Uncategorized

Last week at the WWMG 2020 the world class ice rink at Olympiaworld has played host to a jam packed Figure Skating schedule stretching over a wide range of disciplines that included Individual, Pairs, Ice Dance and Synchronised. All have competed...

Masters athletes get a taste of the Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck

January 21, 2020 - Events , Innsbruck 2020 , Sport

To tread in the footsteps of high-achieving people is always special. In this year’s Winter World Masters Games, the participants went one better… they competed in the same venues in which Winter Olympic Games Champions tasted glory. The city...

“I started at 70 and I’m 87 now. I’m still young enough to do it!”

January 14, 2020 - Events , Innsbruck 2020 , Community

Gottfried Suppan from Carinthia started this morning at the slalom Category B on Patschkofel. At a starting altitude of 1890 m participants had to run down 58 gates. Yesterday, the oldest Austrian participant was able to achieve a bronze medal in...

It's the connection between people that enriches Games-time experience

January 11, 2020 - Events , Innsbruck 2020

Countless athletes step into Olympiahalle in order to get a final briefing. When asked about the origin of the sports enthusiasts and their accompanying fans, their answers trigger astonishment and amazement. Whether it is the 40 hour journey from...

A brief history of the Winter World Masters Games

January 10, 2020 - Events , Innsbruck 2020

As one of the most famous winter sport destinations in the world, Innsbruck, hosts our winter event, we’re taking a look at the short but eventful history of the Winter World Masters Games. The Winter World Masters Games are a decade old this...

Innsbruck opens its doors for WWMG 2020

January 9, 2020 - Events , Innsbruck 2020

WWMG 2020 has arrived. Innsbruck and the region of Tyrol is ready to welcome thousands of Masters athletes and host the 3rd Winter World Masters Games. The WWMG 2020 are the world’s greatest winter sports festival for 30+ year olds. According to...

'Beastmodegrandma' Sue Spencer on How to form positive new habits and get moving again this year

January 8, 2020 - Community , Health and Wellbeing

World Masters Games gold medalist Sue Spencer knows a thing or two about motivation. Here, the Olympic Weightlifter shares her advice on how to shift your emotional and physical health, so you keep moving into the new year... So Much Pressure...