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Great Barrier Reef Masters Games bring events back

World record holders, Olympic gold medallists, former NBA basketballers as well as thousands of everyday masters-aged athletes have arrived in Cairns to take part in a record-breaking fifth biennial Great Barrier Reef Masters Games.The 2021 Great Barrier Reef Masters Games officially kick-off today, 20 May, with athletes taking part in the traditional march-in along the foreshore to the official opening event held at Fogarty Park.Mayor Bob Manning said this year’s Games had once again surpassed all expectations with some sports more than doubling their participation rate in the 2021 Games.“Our team behind the Games has worked tirelessly since the last competition to deliver a fantastic sport and social program that will not disappoint,” Cr Manning said.“Even in the middle of a pandemic we have managed to grow this event once again – with numbers across all sports exceeding expectations.“These Games are a win for Cairns and for local sporting groups.

Cairns Regional Council 20 May 2021