The World Masters Games are an international multi-sport athletic competition held every four years by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) for athletes over the age of 30 and into their middle age and senior years.
In 2022 the Games will be held in Japan, the first hosting in Asia. This commemorative 10th hosting will be in the western part of Japan—the Kansai region.
Entries are currently being accepted for the World Masters Games. If you’re interested in participating, please visit the website. (https://wmg2021.jp/en/)
<Application period>
13th May 2021 – 28th Feb 2022
Outline of the Games
<Dates of WMG2021 Kansai>
13th – 29th May 2022 (17 days)
<Sport & Discipline>
59 disciplines of 35 sports
<Showcase sports>
34 sports
<Venues>
The Kansai region
<Anticipated number of participants>
Approximately 50,000 participants
(Participants from outside Japan: 20,000 Participants from within Japan: 30,000)