Australian Masters Games kicks off
The Australian Masters Games will kick off tonight with an opening ceremony at Optus Stadium, signalling the first major national mass participation event to take place in Western Australia since the borders reopened.
The games, which officially run from 23 to 30 April, are expected to attract 3000 participants and supporters to our world-class venues, including HBF Stadium, WA Athletics Stadium and Bendat Basketball Centre.
The action-packed event schedule features more than 30 sports including fan-favourites such as swimming, athletics and basketball.
The biennial event, which was rescheduled due to the pandemic, is open primarily to participants aged 30 and over.
It is the first time that WA has hosted the premier sporting event in almost 30 years.
Although sport is the main attraction, the social atmosphere of the games is also tipped to offer a much-needed boost to WA tourism and hospitality operators.