The entry dates for the World Masters Games 2027 Kansai in Japan have been released.
Early entry applications for the Games open on January 14th, 2026, at 01:00 a.m. (GMT) while general entry will open from March 2nd, 2026, from 01:00 a.m. (GMT).
Those eligible for early entry acceptance are those who have participated in past competitions, registered for the WMG e-mail magazine, and individuals who received a refund for the cancellation of the 2021 event.
Originally scheduled for 2021, the 2027 edition of the World Masters Games (WMG) was delayed due to the pandemic, with the Games returning in 2025 when it was hosted in Chinese Taipei.
For the 11th edition of the Games, the event will be hosted in Kansai, Japan between Friday, May 14, 2027, and Sunday, May 30, 2027, with a large number of applications expected.
Squash is scheduled to take place at both the StandOut KYOTO and Kyoto Terrsa in Kyoto City, Japan between Thursday, 20 May and Saturday 27 May.
Both open and recreational squash competitions will be available in the Men and Women divisions, with selected age categories as follows: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+.
The open class are for those who have participated in national championships and open competitions, while the recreation competition level is for those who have participated in friendship level competitions.
Athletes looking to register for the squash at the World Masters Games 2027 in Kansai, Japan will have to be 35 years of age or older as of May 19, 2027 (those born before May 19, 1992) and will require a registration (SPIN) with World Squash.
General entry applications for the World Masters Games will close on Sunday, February 28, 2027.
Find out more about the World Masters Games 2027 Kansai on the official tournament website: https://wmg2027.jp/en/entry/
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