2023 Asia Pacific Masters Games
The 2023 Asia Pacific Masters Games (Korean: 2023 아시아 태평양 마스터즈 게임, romanized: 2023 Asia Taepyeong-yang Maseuteojeu Geim), the second edition of the Asia Pacific Masters Games, also known as Jeonbuk 2023, was held in the South Korean province of North Jeolla from 12 to 20 May 2023. Organised by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA), it is the second Masters Games for the Asia-Pacific region.[1] Host cityNorth Jeolla was selected as the host of the inaugural edition of the Asia Pacific Masters Games during a bidding process in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2019.[2] VenuesList of venues by administrative divisions.[3] Jeonju Specific City
Iksan City
Gunsan City
Jeongeup City
Gimje City
Namwon City
Wanju County
Gochang County
Sunchang County
Imsil County
Jangsu County
EmblemThe emblem that resembles people holding hands and playing sports is inspired by the eaves of Hanok represents friendship between participants, the dynamics of sports-for-all and the beauty and tradition of Korea. MascotsAchi and Taechi are the official mascots of the 2023 Asia Pacific Masters Games. Achi & Taechi are described as white and black magpies and were chosen as the oriental magpie is the official bird of the North Jeolla Province. These were the first Asia Pacific Masters Games to feature more than one mascot.[4][5] SportsThe second edition of the Asia Pacific Masters Games in 2023 will include 26 sports.[6] In 2023, Roller sports, sailing, triathlon, baseball, park golf, gateball, and judo will be added, while lion dance, netball, pencak silat will be removed.
Results
Participating nationsBelow are the countries of origin of the participating athletes. Note that there are no national delegations in Masters Games, as the athletes compete on their own. Compared to the previous period, the number of participants and countries was much less. Asia Pacific
GuestsAbout 100 athletes from other nations:
Medal summary
Source:[41] Medal table* Host nation (South Korea)
ArcheryCompound
Recurve
Athletics
Badminton
See alsoReferences
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