European Masters Games (EMG) Turin 2019 was just held on 26th July – 4th August, 2019 at Turin, Italy. Sport lovers from all over the world were involved, and the games were popped up by audience and backers.
This global sports event, which is also a pathway towards 「WORLD MASTERS GAMES (WMG) 2021 KANSAI」, is for serious sport competitions, while it is also a platform for joyful international exchanges beyond borders of ages (*) and nationalities. WMG2021 is another chance for such international communication undoubtedly. In this report, we would like to share bunches of photos of the games in Turin so you could picture what is going to be in WMG2021 KANSAI!
*Game participants have to be over the age of 30, with further specifications in individual games.
What is European Masters Games Turin 2019?
With participation from sport lovers from all over the world, as many as 30 game competitions were held in EMG Turin 2019, which included basketball, football, badminton, and swimming, etc. As the game subtitle goes, “Sport, Culture, and Art live here!” it does not aim at competition only. Other important objectives include enhancing cross-country understanding and surely, promoting the value of sports. Through the competitions, entertainment programme, and cultural activities of the games, sport players were able to truly, deeply communicate with each other.
EMG Turin 2019- a Chance to Show the Hardship of Everyday Practice
Before the competitions, participants usually concentrate on preparing and communicating with their teammates in order to present the hardship of everyday practice. They look serious before the game while once it starts, they all try their very best, going beyond borders of countries and ages.
~The Global Hot Games- Football and Basketball~
Knocking out with sport lovers from other countries and regions in the competitions of the familiar games usually with friends and workmates.
~Starting a Marathon at a Historical Architecture in Turin~
A refreshing, rapacious run, very different from the normal, daily practice.
~ Running through the Histoircal Stories in the Streets of Turin, the Cycling Game~
An attraction of the games is the chance to run through the unique scenic views of the city
~Grasping the Recurve Bow with Concentration, Archery~
Putting all the practice hardship into the arrow.
~ A Popular Game in Asia, Badminton~
Strong persistance till the end stemmed from the determination to win.
~Swimming, for all ages~
A self-challenge for a better record, and for daily health.
Try the Best, And…
Ranking and medals do not matter as long as you have tried your best, right? It is very much impressive to see the communication of the players from different countries communicating with each other after the compeititions, along with smiles of achievement and touching tears.
~ Medal of Daily Hardship, Medal of True Communication with Other International Players~
~The Sweetest Smile after Competitions, with Competitors and Friends~
The smiles after trying hard in common, unforgettable memories shine through.
~Communication Does Not End at the Competition~
Encountering is the start of new exchange. Some players promised to meet each other in the next games.
Such Communication, such touching moments, and such encounter are also at WMG2021
During EMG Turin 2019, a booth was there to introduce WMG2021 KANSAI, the first game in Kansai, Japan, Asia in 2021! Introduction and information were given to participants and audience.
The game is in 2021, two years later while a lot of questions about the games and sightseeing were received that showed the expectations towards WMG 2021 KANSAI from a huge number of sport lovers.
WMG 2021 KANSAI is from 14th (Fri) to 30th May (Sun) 2021 (17 days) at Kansai region, Japan and its application starts in February 2020. FUN! JAPAN is going to give you a lot of information about WMG 2021 KANSAI, so do not miss it! We are all looking forward to seeing all your participation and support to the game!
Here is WMG’s official homepage 👉https://wmg2021.jp/en/
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