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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Thehubnews: WMG2025 Has Concluded Successfully: Taipei Impressed with Its Hospitality and Urban Charm
IMGA President Bubka Praised the Organizing Committee "To Bring the Games to Another Level." In Conclusion with One Word: "Inspirational Games!" TAIPEI, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City has successfully concluded. International Masters Games Association (IMGA) President Sergii Bubka shared his thoughts with the Organizing Committee on his observations over the past two weeks. Bubka said, "In one word, inspirational games. And you have brought the World Masters Games to another level."(Source: TheHubNews) The WMG2025 opened on May 17 th, with more than 25,000 athletes (48,000 participant-time) from 107 countries participating in 35 sports across 57 events in 61 venues, spanning seven cities and counties over fourteen days, making it the most significant international multi-sports event ever held in Taipei and New Taipei City. The WMG2025 promotes the idea of "Sports Beyond Age! Life Without Limits!" as the core value. It encourages the public to improve their health by practicing sports, further promoting exchanges with international athletes on the field while experiencing the passion and vitality of Taipei and New Taipei City, thus allowing Taipei and New Taipei City to be seen by the world. Bubka first affirmed the overall performance of the World Masters Games when the Organizing Committee interviewed him: "I think it's a really great game; it's another level of the World Masters Games." Bubka recognized the WMG2025 as a well-organized event, "It's very fantastic, well-organized, very good service and facilities, and professional management for delivery, successful games, referees, judges… Very impressive. It's very positive feelings." Bubka also gave a high evaluation of the competition venues. He mentioned that all the venues are prepared at a very high level, and how the city has been decorated, "It's really the top level." Bubka also recognized the effort of the organizing committee in providing opportunities for the public to take part in different sports, training to be a guide, and participating in the games. Bubka also emphasized how successfully the WMG2025 has promoted the spirits of the Masters Games, "I think this is a great legacy for people to understand how important sport and physical activities can play their role in their life, and this is really great. Thank you." Throughout the Games, IMGA also engages in numerous discussions and communicates with athletes from around the world. Bubka mentioned that the athletes all have amazing impressions of the Games. "They're very happy, they said it's really the best game. They are very pleased and asked me to send regards and words of appreciation to the organizing committee. Great, great games." In addition to observing the games, Bubka said they had also visited the National Palace Museum and the Center of Traditional Arts, and had seen a little bit of the city and countryside during their travels. "We saw beautiful pieces of art, and learn a little bit about the life of people here. This is an unforgettable memory." Being asked about his overall thoughts on WMG2025, Bubka replied in an affirmative tone, "If I were to say it in one sentence, I would say maybe in one-word, inspirational games." Bubka said, "Everyone who is engaged in the cities, from the organizing committee to all the people and volunteers, everyone tries to do their best." Bubka also stated that the people engaged "Always smile, are always very kind, and really try to do the best to host the athletes from all over the world in the best way possible. And that gives IMGA some opportunities to establish closer relations, learn a little bit, and discover new friends."
Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Alison grabs two golds, two bronzes: ‘I could have done better'
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Alison showing off her medals. Kota Kinabalu: Dr Alison Chew captured two gold and two bronze medals at the ongoing World Masters Games 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan. The Sabahan, who took part in the women's 40s age group, crossed the line first in the 100 metres (m) (13.29 seconds [s]) and 400m hurdles (76.73s) events and the bronzes from the 200m (27.76s) and 400m (64.74s). Despite her biggest medal haul on the international stage against some of the world's best athletes, she was still feeling a bit disappointed with the times achieved. 'I am obviously happy to deliver the medals for the contingent but at the same time, I was not fully satisfied with the time I managed. 'I believe I could have done better. I have been training for the 400m and 400m hurdles for the past four months prior to the competition. 'My initial aim was to run at least personal best times in the two events at the championship. However, two weeks before the release of the games startlist, my coach (Fahrul Nazri) and I decided to change our target and instead aim for more medals instead. Advertisement 'It was a risk I took with the two additional events because it involved me running in heats and finals for four consecutive days. 'It was quite exhausting and as a result, the times achieved was no to my liking, but still good enough to put me on the podium, with the gold medals won on the first two days and the two bronzes coming in the next two days,' she said on Wednesday. The Taipei trip was her second competition outside of Asean, having competed in the World Masters Athletics Championship (WMAC) in Gothenburg, Sweden in August last year. She managed to qualify for the 400m hurdles final and finished in a respectable sixth place with a personal best time of 70.49s and also recorded another personal best of 61.85s to reach the semi-final in the 400m. Meanwhile, she was among the nine-member team from Sabah Masters Athletics Association (Samas) representing Malaysia in the two-week event. Her other teammates are Shamry Mohd Ali, Juliana Gumpil, Abdul Mulok Awang Damit, James Wong Thien Yin, Lucy Yong, Joseph Latong, Bernice K M Lau and Charlie Lee. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Mysuru doctor wins 2 medals at world masters games in Taipei
Mysuru: Dr Anya Saini, 62, a paediatrician from the city won two medals at the ongoing World Masters Games 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan. She won a silver medal in the 200m breaststroke and a bronze in the 100m breaststroke at this quadrennial competition. Dr Saini said it was an honour to participate in this championship. "It feels great to compete at the World Masters and connect with athletes from across the globe,"she told TOI. Her recent achievements in Taipei follow her accomplishment at the 20th Masters' National Swimming Championship in Bhopal in 2024, where she won four gold medals in the 50m and 100m breaststroke, and 200m and 400m freestyle events. Dr Saini began swimming when she was eight years old, and her involvement in the sport has continued for over five decades. During her MBBS at Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute in 1984, she secured bronze medal at the All India Inter-University Championship. Since the beginning of masters' swimming competitions in 2002, she has earned over 100 medals. "Returning to the pool is nostalgic," she expressed. Combining her medical practice with swimming, Dr Saini stays committed to her six days a week training schedule.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Jay Chou's 90-year-old grandfather-in-law wins medals at World Masters Games: One gold, two silvers
TAIPEI: Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou's 90-year-old grandfather-in-law, Laurence Quinlivan, recently defied age by clinching multiple medals at the World Masters Games 2025 in Taiwan. According to a recent report by The Straits Times, Quinlivan participated in the multi-sport event, which is similar to the Olympics but primarily for athletes over 30. The games were held in Taipei and New Taipei City from May 17 to 30. On May 18, the opening day of the event, Quinlivan secured a gold medal in javelin and a silver medal in the 100m sprint, both in the 90-plus age category. Jay Chou, 46, celebrated Quinlivan's impressive feats on his Instagram Stories later that day. Laurence Quinlivan is the grandfather of Chou's wife, 31-year-old Taiwanese-Australian model-actress Hannah Quinlivan. Hannah's father is Australian, and her mother has Chinese and Korean heritage. Chou shared a photo of Quinlivan being interviewed by the media, captioned: "@hannah_quinlivan's grandpa is awesome." Hannah Quinlivan also posted a video of her grandfather competing in the 100m sprint, with the caption: "Thank you for cheering for grandpa." Demonstrating his consistent performance, Quinlivan went on to win another silver medal in the 200m sprint for the same age group on May 19.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Jensanity': Nvidia boss Jensen Huang gets rock star welcome in Taiwan
STORY: ::WARNING: FLASHING IMAGES He's the boss of a company that makes computer chips… not a rock star. But when Nvidia chief Jensen Huang touches down in Taiwan, you'd be forgiven for wondering. The tech exec gets a frenzied welcome from fans who clamor for autographs and a moment with their hero. Local media call it 'Jensanity'. Huang was born in Taiwan, but emigrated to the U.S. aged nine. On his native island he's come to be seen as a symbol of success, and a role model for young people. This fan says she waited for him all day at the airport. She says young people can learn from his spirit and dedication. Huang was back to speak at this week's Computex tech event, and he seemed happy to enjoy the attention: 'I love coming to Taiwan and I love seeing everybody here, and I appreciate, I appreciate their support, and everybody is very very kind.' After being mobbed by fans outside this restaurant, Huang was rushed off to be the guest of honor at an Olympics-adjacent event, onstage next to Taiwanese gold medallists. ::World Masters Games 2025 Organizing Committee All the frenzy puzzles some company colleagues with the exec often little noticed at events in the U.S. Though that too is changing, with Nvidia emerging as an American tech champion. Its stock market value has soared to over $3 trillion on investor bets it will dominate the market for AI chips. In Taipei, the Jensanity seems to know no bounds. Taiwan's vice president was forced to deny she rushed to attend one event in a bid to 'freeload' on Huang's star power.
