The Games are a quadrennial celebration of active lifestyles and sportsmanship featuring athletes from more than 50 countries competing in nearly 30 medal-contending sports which include track and field, tennis, basketball and cycling.

International Masters Games Association, a non-profit organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee, is the world governing body for Masters sport and organizes the World Masters Games, the largest international multisport event for Masters athletes in the world.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, a local Cleveland-based nonprofit, serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events.