Key Facts: World Masters Games 2025 Taipei-New Taipei City
The World Masters Games (WMG) 2025, a global multi-sport event for lifelong athletes, officially commenced on May 17 in Taipei City, Taiwan. This marks the first time the event is being held in Asia. The opening ceremony featured athletes from around the world, including a delegation of over 740 participants from Japan. According to the event’s organizing committee, approximately 26,000 athletes are expected to compete in this year’s games.
The WMG is held every four years and is open to individuals aged 30 and above, promoting inclusivity and participation in sports regardless of professional status. The event serves as a platform for athletes of all skill levels to compete in a wide range of disciplines.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an welcomed the international participants and highlighted the significance of hosting the event in Taiwan. Prior to the opening ceremony, Mayor Chiang met with Takatoshi Nishiwaki, the Governor of Kyoto Prefecture, who led a Japanese delegation to the event. This meeting also underscored the connection between the 2025 games in Taiwan and the upcoming WMG 2027, which is scheduled to take place in the Kansai region of Japan.
The Kansai edition of the games was originally planned for May 2021 but was postponed to May 2027 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This delay has allowed the region additional time to prepare for hosting the 10th edition of the WMG, which will follow the 2025 event in Taiwan.
The World Masters Games aim to foster international camaraderie and promote lifelong engagement in sports. With its debut in Asia, the 2025 games in Taipei and New Taipei City represent a milestone in the event’s history, further expanding its global reach.
For more details, visit the official article: World Masters Games 2025 Opening.
The World Masters Games (WMG) 2025 officially began on May 17 in Taipei City, marking the event’s first-ever hosting in Asia. The opening ceremony welcomed approximately 26,000 athletes from around the globe, including over 740 participants from Japan. Open to individuals aged 30 and above, the WMG promotes inclusivity and lifelong participation in sports, offering competitions across various disciplines.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized the importance of hosting the games in Taiwan, highlighting its role in fostering international connections. Ahead of the ceremony, Mayor Chiang met with Takatoshi Nishiwaki, Governor of Kyoto Prefecture, who led the Japanese delegation. This meeting underscored the link between the 2025 games in Taiwan and the upcoming WMG 2027 in Japan’s Kansai region.
Originally scheduled for May 2021, the Kansai games were postponed to May 2027 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing additional preparation time for the event. The 2025 games in Taipei and New Taipei City represent a significant milestone, expanding the WMG’s global reach and reinforcing its mission to promote international camaraderie through sports.
For more details, visit the official article: World Masters Games 2025 Opening.
