European Masters Games
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European Masters Games (EMG) is a multisport competition for (mainly) people 35 years or older. The very first games will be held in Malmö, Sverige from 29 August through 7 September 2008.
The European Masters Sports Association (EMSA) is the European organisation who is responsible for the bidding and placing of the games. In 2008 Malmö Stad (The city of Malmoe) in cooperation with Skånes idrottsförbund (the regional sports federation) has been awarded the games.
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[edit] International organisation
The European games are in close relationship with the International Masters Games Association (IMGA, owner of the World Masters Games), which is recognised by the International Olympic Committee, and which through the European Masters Sports Association embody the Olympic ideal that sport is a human right for people of all ages regardless of race, social class, gender and economic circumstance.
[edit] EMG 2008 in Malmö
At EMG 2008 more than 10 000 people will compete in 28 sporter during the 10 days the games will be held.
These sports will be available (will vary at each game): # American Football # Archery # Athletics # Badminton # Basketball # Beach Volleyball # Billiards # Boule/Petanque # Bowling # Cycling # Floorball # Football # Golf # Handball # Ju Jutsu # Judo # Karate # Lifesaving # Orienteering # Rowing # Rugby # Sailing # Shooting # Squash # Table Tennis # Tennis # Volleyball # Wrestling