This multisport event is expected to be
the largest international gathering in Northeast Ohio’s history
bringing over 7,500 athletes from more than 50 countries along with
thousands of spectators, family and friends. PAMG is estimated to
provide nearly $18 million in direct spending into the local
economy.
Held every four years in the Americas, PAMG is an
Olympic-like sports festival for athletes over 30 years old. It
features nearly 20 medal-contending sports including track and
field, tennis, basketball, pickle-ball and cycling.
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"Cleveland has built a reputation for successfully hosting large
multi-sport events such as the 2014 Gay Games, 2013 National Senior
Games and 2004 International Children's Games,” said David Gilbert,
President and CEO of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.
“The sports commission has spent six years tenaciously
pursuing this incredible opportunity for our community, and now the
preparation begins; this will take a community-wide effort to make
it the best Masters Games ever. All eyes will be on The Land, as our
city is elevated to an international stage continuing to change
perceptions and showcase the pride we all have in Cleveland.”
PAMG is a flagship event of International Masters Game
Association (IMGA), the world governing body for Masters sport which
organizes the World Masters Games (WMG), the largest international
multisport event for Masters athletes in the world.
WMG’s value sport and friendship, and promote active
lifestyles, no matter an athlete’s age. A Masters athlete is
designated as anyone 30 years or older, depending on the sport or
competition. Competitor’s have been known to be over 100 years of
age.
“Given Cleveland’s reputation for staging both professional
and recreational sports events, I am delighted for the Masters games
to be hosted here,” said Jens V. Holm, CEO of IMGA. “The Masters
athletes will no doubt get a first-class sporting event along with a
fantastic tourism experience while exploring the beautiful region
near Lake Erie.”
IMGA is a non-profit organization recognized by the
International Olympic Committee. Founded in 1995 to support the
Olympic movement and emphasize a ‘sport for all’ philosophy, each
sport included in a Games is associated with an international
federation. These international federations, such as FIFA, World
Rowing and FIBA, help manage each competition by appointing a
technical delegate who will ensure the sport rules and regulations
are followed.
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