Next February, athletes from around New Zealand will descend on Whanganui for the Downer NZ Masters Games, the country's largest and longest-running multi-sport event. The Masters Games run over 10 days and utilise a number of sports grounds around Whanganui. There are 56 sports and activities on offer and while competition is fierce, games organisers say there's truly something for everyone. "We want to be accessible to everyone regardless of your age which is why we've got things like jigsaw puzzle racing. And while it is called the Masters Games, some masters sports like gymnastics and swimming are younger than others, with the youngest competitor registered so far being in their early 20s.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 18, 2020 19:30 UTC