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European Masters Games (EMG 2008)

Competition nameEuropean Masters Games (EMG 2008)
Start date20080901
End date20080905
CountrySweden
Race typeInternational
Nearest place or cityKristianstad
Club/organizerPan-Kristianstad
Region of countrySkåne
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Latest entry date31 of May 2008
Event descriptionAugust 29–September 7, 2008 the Swedish city of Malmö is hosting the 1st European Masters Games. A multi-sports masters event open for veteran athletes at all levels. EMG 2008 is also a week full of festivities and entertainment. For those who participate, or just come along for the fun of it, there will be plenty of time to explore the city of Malmö. Orienteering is 1 of 28 sports and the competitions are held in Åhus and Degeberga just out side of Kristianstad.
Terrain descriptionMiddle Distance: Easy runnable pine forest without marshes with very detailed contours close to the Baltic Sea south of Åhusabout 25 km SE of Kristianstad. Long Distance: Runnable, hilly and mixed forest almost without marshes near Degeberga about 25 km S of Kristianstad.
Holiday activities,nature,hiking etc.Tourist program. A lot of activiteis in both Kristianstad and Malmö.
Street address of navigation pointöstra storgatan kristianstad
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