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A brief history of the Winter World Masters Games

January 10, 2020 - Events , News 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 , Highlights 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...

‘We ski, we shoot, we raise kids’: Auburn Ski Club’s Biathamoms set to compete at Winter World Masters Games

January 7, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

As the sun rises over Donner Summit on a cold winter day, a small group of women lay prone on the hard-packed snow, sights set downrange at a group of targets. The pop of a .22-caliber rifle breaks the morning silence, and a second later the voice...

Paris, Perth, Singapore and Taipei City & New Taipei City Enter Race to Host the 2025 World Masters Games

December 19, 2019 - Events , Travel

Four cities spanning three continents have officially entered the application process to host the world’s largest international participatory multi-sport event: The World Masters Games. Paris, Perth, Singapore and Taipei City & New Taipei...

Meet Alex Rotas – the inspirational photographer challenging perceptions about ageing

December 13, 2019 - Community

“I hope my photographs can help challenge perceptions about ageing. The athletes I’m capturing are a real inspiration. Through seeing what they’re doing, they have the ability to make a difference to so many people.” The day when taking...

7 must-see Innsbruck attractions

December 12, 2019 - Events , Highlights Innsbruck 2020 , Travel

Come January 2020, over 3000 athletes will descend upon the beautiful region of Innsbruck and Tyrol for the Winter World Masters Games. A hidden gem in the heart of the Alps, there is plenty to discover in and around the Innsbruck area. To...

119 caps, 15 countries, countless memories! Billy Pollock is still going strong

December 10, 2019 - Sport , Community

Irish international hockey stalwart Billy Pollock began playing hockey aged 15. At 65, he’s in the midst of his 50th season on the pitch. For 18 of these years, Billy has travelled the world playing for Ireland across various Masters age...

South Korea set to grow Masters sport with Asia-Pacific Masters Games

December 3, 2019 - Events , News South Korea 2022

The second edition of the Asia-Pacific Masters Games will take place in South Korea’s south-western province of Jeollabuk-do in 2022. The Asia-Pacific Masters Games, which drew thousands of Masters athletes across the region to its inaugural...

"It’s never too late to follow your heart"

December 3, 2019 - Community , Health and Wellbeing

Exercise, nutrition and commitment are the cornerstones of Man Kaur’s sprint to success at the age of 103 but it’s her zest for life and passion for running that are taking her places. At 93 when most people struggle to walk, Man Kaur...