2018 Asia Pacific Masters Games
The 2018 Asia Pacific Masters Games (), the inaugural edition of the Asia Pacific Masters Games, also known as Penang 2018, was held in the Malaysian state of Penang from 7 to 15 September 2018. Organised by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA), it is the first ever Masters Games for the Asia-Pacific region. The multi-sport event is open to participants of all abilities and most ages – the minimum age criterion ranges between 25 and 35 years depending on the sport. There are no competition qualification requirements apart from the age requirement and membership in that sport's governing body. Host city Penang was selected as the host of the inaugural edition of the Asia Pacific Masters Games during a bidding process in Nice, France in 2015. Venues 18 venues within Penang's four districts were utilised in the Asia Pacific Masters Games. Most of the venues for the event are situated around Penang's capital city, George Town on Penang Island. Northeast Penang Island City Stadium-Athletics (Track and field), Opening ceremony Downtown UNESCO Zone-Cycling (Criterium), Athletics (Half marathon) Gurney Drive to Teluk Bahang-Cycling (Road race) Penang Macallum Street Table Tennis Training Centre-Table tennis Residency Road Primary School-Archery Penang Sports Club-Tennis Penang