Jump Rope Confirmed for the 2027 World Masters Games in Kyoto
The International Jump Rope Union is excited to announce that Jump Rope will be featured as an Open Competition Event at the 2027 World Masters Games in Kyoto, Japan, on 5–6 June 2027! This is an important milestone for the sport, made possible through the years of dedication and advocacy by the Japan Jump Rope Union (JJRU).
The World Masters Games (WMG) is a major international multi-sport event for athletes aged 30 and over, bringing together participants from around the world to compete and celebrate lifelong participation in sport. The 2027 Games will be particularly historic as the first World Masters Games to be held in Asia, featuring more than 35 sports and 59 disciplines.
A Milestone for Jump Rope
The inclusion of Jump Rope as an Open Competition at WMG 2027 is the result of years of dedication and advocacy by the Japan Jump Rope Union (JJRU). What began as an application to include Double Dutch in the 2021 Games has continued through multiple changes to the event schedule and years of collaboration with the World Masters Games organizers and the City of Kyoto. In June 2026, the Jump Rope Open Competition was officially approved to move forward, marking an exciting new chapter for the sport.
A Journey Since 2018
Below is a timeline highlighting the key milestones in JJRU’s work with the World Masters Games (WMG):
October–November 2018 — JJRU prepared application documents to host Double Dutch as an Open Competition at the World Masters Games 2021 Kansai.
December 2018 — JJRU submitted its application to the WMG Organising Committee.
March 2019 — The proposal was approved by the WMG Organising Committee Board of Directors. Later that month, a professional Double Dutch team from Japan performed a demonstration at the General Assembly of the WMG Kyoto City Organising Committee.
November 2020 — The International Masters Games Association (IMGA) confirmed the postponement of WMG 2021 Kansai due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Games rescheduled for 2022.
July 2022 — The Games were postponed again and ultimately rescheduled for May 2027, marking the third change to the Games schedule.
June 2026 — The event dates and venue were finalized, and JJRU's application to change the competition from Double Dutch to Jump Rope was approved.
Kyoto 2027
The Jump Rope Open Competition will take place 5–6 June 2027 in Kyoto, Japan, with venue rental costs expected to be covered through the cooperation of the City of Kyoto.
This will provide masters athletes from around the world with an exciting opportunity to compete in Jump Rope as part of one of the world's largest international multi-sport events for athletes aged 30 and over.
IJRU extends its sincere appreciation to JJRU for its years of hard work, persistence, and commitment to bringing Jump Rope to the World Masters Games. Their efforts have helped create an exciting new opportunity for the sport and for masters athletes around the world.
📅 5–6 June 2027
📍 Kyoto, Japan
🪢 Jump Rope Open Competition
More information about the competition and participation will be shared as details become available.