Alice Springs Masters Games returns for its 18th run

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The 18th Alice Springs Masters Games (AMSG) welcomed sporting prowess, camaraderie and record-breaking performances to thousands of people in attendance.

Returning after a six-year break, the games saw 1,240 registered participants test their mettle in 23 sports. Supporting competitors were 267 volunteers, dozens of sports coordinators, and sports medicine trainers across 26 venues.

Multiple records were broken throughout the eight days of competition with Debbie Page smashing both the over 65 age group 5km Road Walk with a new ASMG record of 33:02 and the 10k Road Walk ASMG recor with a time of 1:07:37.

“The region embraced the Alice Springs Masters Games, from competing, spectating, and volunteering,” Northern Territory major events CEO, Trevor Cox, said. “This community support is what makes the games so special for locals and visitors who have travelled to be a part of the event.

“The games play an important role in boosting the local economy as visitors stay, explore, and experience all the Red Centre has to offer.”

Sports ranged from cycling, athletics, model aircraft flying, Aussie 9’s, and netball.

The week kicked off with a high-energy Opening Ceremony on Saturday 12 October at TIO Traeger Park, which was attended by Games Ambassador Nathan Buckley and Games Patron Dawn Fraser.

In cycling, local rider Marcel Angles, 34, rode the 500m from a standing start in an ASMG record time of 36.84 seconds for an average speed of 48.8 kmh.

Closing celebrations at Lasseters Centre of Entertainment featured iconic Australian band Pseudo Echo supported by The Wanted Gems.

The ASMG began in 1986 and is the second oldest Masters Games in the world. The games provide a fun and inclusive sporting competition but also an opportunity to explore the stunning Red Centre from the rich history in Alice Springs to the stunning MacDonnell Ranges.

The event is delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company on behalf of Northern Territory Government.

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