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41-year-old Johan Clarey becomes oldest Olympic medallist in alpine skiing

February 7, 2022 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

The French veteran, who also holds the World Cup speed record, surpassed Bode Miller's previous mark in the men's downhill at Beijing 2022. At 41 years and 30 days of age, the Frenchman has become the oldest alpine skier to medal at an Olympic...

Seven-time Olympic medallist Manuela Di Centa values the medals she wins in life

January 26, 2022 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing , News Lombardy 2024

For seven-time Olympic cross-country skiing medallist, Manuela Di Centa, the journey started in the middle of the woods on a mountain in Friuli Venezia Giulia Region. "I was 4 years old, and I ran through the snow. My dad prepared a pair of...

The ‘Mighty Mo’ begins her second century as a swimming champion

December 1, 2021 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

The chorus of “Happy birthday!” rang out across the surface of the swimming pool, booming forth from dozens of swimmers, who bobbed between the lane lines, each outfitted with a pink latex cap, emblazoned with white roses and a...

APMG 2023: Wanju forests and waterfalls

November 29, 2021 - Events , Travel , News Jeonbuk 2023

In the wintertime sea of brown, bare branches after other trees have dropped their fall foliage, Korea 's cypress trees (pyeonbaek, known in English by their Japanese name, hinoki cypress) offer a welcome bit of greenery. These trees can be found...

Two new Board Members elected, changes to constitution unanimously approved at Annual General Meeting

November 24, 2021 - IMGA News

The IMGA held their AGM on Monday the 15th of November. During this meeting Acting President Sergey Bubka has shared an update on the activities of the IMGA during the past year, and the key areas where the IMGA will focus the coming year. The IMGA...

Julia ‘Hurricane’ Hawkins sets new record at 105 years old

November 8, 2021 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

Age is nothing but a number to Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins. At 105 years old, she set a new world and US record in the 100-meter race at the Louisiana Senior Games in Hammond, La. on Saturday, Nov. 6. The Louisiana native is the first woman...

APMG 2023: Imsil Cheese Park is as glorious as you would expect

October 28, 2021 - Events , Travel , News Jeonbuk 2023

Imsil County is a famous travel destination in Jeollabuk-do. Imsil-gun (county) is where the official sports of archery and shooting events at the Asia-Pacific Masters 2023 Jeonbuk Korea will be held, and is the hometown of the Imsil Cheese. The...

2021 Kansai World Masters Games postponed

October 28, 2021 - Events , Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing , Travel , News Kansai 2021

Due to the continuous Covid-19 situation, the 2021 World Masters Games Kansai which were supposed to be held from 13 – 29 May 2022 will be postponed to a later date. As the country’s borders are still closed to international tourists, and...

The IMGA continues to integrate sustainability further in their strategic roadmap

October 4, 2021 - IMGA News

Since spring 2021 the IMGA has been in the process of modernisation and is currently going through an organisational transition to prepare the organisation for the years ahead. Sustainability has always been at the core of IMGA’s profile. All...

Side trips to beautiful nature and incredible historical spots near the sports venues

September 29, 2021 - Events , Travel , News Kansai 2021

Tug of war - Nara Prefecture: Ancient tombs and flower fields Tug of War games will be held in Kashiba City. This “Nara Prefectural Umamikyuryo Koen” park is located across the neighbouring towns called Koryocho and Kawaicho. The park is one...