The sports festival for masters athletes, those competing over 30 years old, is expected to be the largest international gathering in Northeast Ohio’s history. Held every four years in the Americas, the Games will bring over 7,500 masters athletes from more than 50 countries along with thousands of spectators, family and friends. This event will provide over $18 million in economic impact to the local economy.
“We’re excited to announce our official sports program for the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games. Our team has been hard at work over the last several months planning an event local, national and international masters athletes will enjoy,” said Rachael, Executive Director of Pan-American Masters Games and SVP, Community and Corporate Engagement of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. We feel this line up of sports will showcase Cleveland’s world-class venues, iconic skyline and beautiful parks while creating a fun and competitive atmosphere.
“With our organization’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, our team felt it was important to offer para sport, options for athletes of all abilities to participate in and enjoy this multicultural celebration of active aging.”
The following sports and their respective disciplines are as follows:
Archery (target*), athletics (half-marathon*, 10K road race* and track & field*), badminton, baseball, basketball (3 on 3), bowling, curling, cycling (criteria, mountain bike, road race* and time trial*), disc golf, golf, ice hockey, judo, karate (Kate, and unite), orienteering, pickleball, rowing*, sailing, soccer, softball (fast pitch and slow pitch), squash, ICF stand-up paddle*, swimming*, table tennis*, tennis*, triathlon (Olympic and sprint*) and volleyball (beach and indoor).
In addition to the official sports announcement, Cleveland 2024 has released the next iteration of the website, available at clevelandmasters2024.com, to provide further event information.
Registration for the Games will open later this summer with additional updates such as venues, sport requirements and hotels available throughout 2023. Masters athletes and community members who are interested in learning more can sign up for the newsletter.
A major event for International Masters Games Association (I MGA), this event will bring together more than 7,500 masters’ athletes and thousands more spectators from around the world for a multi-sport experience from 12 to 23 July 2024.
Being the largest international gathering in Cleveland’s history, the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, the local nonprofit hosting the event, is organizing efforts in the city, including building a website for the games.
An announcement regarding the website will be made later this summer, but for now, interested athletes can sign up for the digital newsletter to receive more information at clevelandmasters2024.com.
Additionally, the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games – Cleveland is on social media. You can follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
While our community gets ready to host visitors from a variety of cultures and backgrounds to celebrate sport and friendly competition, we can’t help but think of the parallels between PAM G and our city.
Cleveland is as bold and passionate as this event is active and proud. While the event embodies the spirit of perseverance, vigor, health and vitality at any stage in life, “The Land” (as it’s nicknamed) has many of these qualities:
Cleveland’s rich rock n roll history is a sing of perseverance in the music world.
Our celebration of art and culture throughout the world makes our community a great place to learn about and embrace many backgrounds.
Staying active is important for residents and visitors alike. While PAM G is hosted during our Summer months, we encourage opting outside for a city-centric adventure or an experience on a larger scale to stay healthy and active, no matter what your age.
Balance is especially important for athletes. There’s a time to work and a time to play; Cleveland has a variety of delicious places to eat and drink.
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