Registration for the 2023 Jeonbuk Asia Pacific Masters Games, where retired athletes and amateur clubs worldwide can participate in 26 sports, is open until March 12, according to a recent statement from the organisers received by The Macau Post Daily this week.
Themed “Enjoy Sports! Play Life!”, the statement noted that the event will be held for nine days from May 12 to May 20 in 42 stadiums in 14 cities and counties in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.
Anyone over 30 years old, according to the statement, can join the games, noting that it is open to anyone with no restrictions on country, gender, race, and religion. The statement added that individuals can apply to participate in their favourite event and compete against each other instead of forming a delegation from each country.
The statement said that the first Asia Pacific Masters game was held in Penang in 2018. The upcoming event, the statement noted, will be a “meeting between sports” and provide tourism and cultural festivals, with its organising committee preparing a venue for the enjoyment of athletes, and domestic and foreign visitors.
The organising committee’s chairman is the governor of North Jeolla province, Kim Kwan-young, the statement said.
The statement pointed out that participants from overseas will receive free transportation support services from the airport to the stadium and from the stadium to the accommodation. They will also receive an invitation letter for visa issuance.
Moreover, the statement added that a participant kit will be provided, which includes items such as a sling bag and a local currency voucher that has 50,000 won (310 patacas) for players and 10,000 won (62 patacas) for accompanying persons. A one-day tour pass that can be used in restaurants, cafés and local stores is also provided.
Airfare, lodging and meals, among other costs for stay, are to be paid by the participants themselves.
Registration can be made through www.apmg2023.kr, while enquiries can also be made by emailing apmg2023@gmail.com.
This image provided by the organisers this week promotes the upcoming sports meeting in South Korea
