Four Days to Go!

World Masters Games international competitors arrive in Sydney

The thousands of competitors have started arriving in Sydney for the world’s largest multi-sport event that begins on Saturday.

Sydney International Airport was a hive of activity as Games workforce, including Chief Executive Officer Shane O’Leary, greeted Games competitors from all around the globe.

The Games have attracted a record 28,292 competitors from 95 countries.

"Thirteen countries – Canada, New Zealand, America, Russia, the UK, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Finland, Sweden, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Ukraine – have more than 100 of their residents registered as Games competitors," Mr O’Leary said.

"Canadians, in particular, are wonderful supporters of the Games. More than 2,200 Canadians have signed up to compete at the Games and it was great to welcome many of them personally today."

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