Aquatics competition: 25–26 October 2025
Venue: National Aquatic Centre, Bukit Jalil
About the KBS Masters Games
The KBS Masters Games 2025 is more than just a sporting event. It’s a celebration of movement, frienship and the spirit of staying active at every stage of life. Open to participants aged 40 to 60, the Games bring together people from all walks of life who share a simple love for sport and community.
Backed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and supported by national and state associations, the Games offers a welcoming space for everyone; from weekend joggers to former national athletes, to rediscover the joy of competition, connect with others and celebrate what it means to keep moving together.
Opening Ceremony:
Date: Friday, 24 October 2025
Time: 7:45 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Dewan CASA 4, Majlis Sukan Negara, Bukit Jalil
The ceremony will feature performances, official speeches, and the symbolic lighting of the Masters Games torch to mark the beginning of three days of spirited competition
Key Information (Aquatics)
- Discipline: Swimming (Short Course)
- Age Category: 40–60 years
- Format: Timed Finals (no semifinals)
- Start Time: 9:00 AM daily
- Venue: National Aquatic Centre, Bukit Jalil
- Heat Pacing: 180 seconds between heats (+15 seconds for backstroke)
- Officials: Supervised by Malaysia Aquatics (Persatuan Akuatik Malaysia)
Each event will be contested in age-specific categories with an emphasis on participation, personal bests, and sportsmanship. Warm-ups commence before 9:00 AM with designated lanes for each team.
Competition Schedule
🏊♂️ Day 1 — Saturday, 25 October 2025 (Session 1)
Start Time: 9:00 AM | Estimated Finish: 11:53 AM
Entries: 268 | Heats: 40
All events are conducted as timed finals, meaning the fastest overall times determine the winners.
Event Order:
- E101–E102: 50m Backstroke (Men, Women)
- E103–E104: 100m Butterfly (Men, Women)
- E105–E106: 25m Freestyle (Men, Women)
- E107–E108: 50m Breaststroke (Men, Women)
- E109–E110: 100m Freestyle (Men, Women)
- E111–E112: 25m Butterfly (Men, Women)
- E113–E114: 100m Individual Medley (Men, Women)
Each event will feature up to five heats depending on entries, with short rest intervals to maintain smooth flow across the session.
🏊♀️ Day 2 — Sunday, 26 October 2025 (Session 2)
Start Time: 9:00 AM | Estimated Finish: 11:27 AM
Entries: 229 | Heats: 34
Event Order:
- E201–E202: 100m Backstroke (Men, Women)
- E203–E204: 50m Freestyle (Men, Women)
- E205–E206: 25m Backstroke (Men, Women)
- E207–E208: 100m Breaststroke (Men, Women)
- E209–E210: 50m Butterfly (Men, Women)
- E211–E212: 25m Breaststroke (Men, Women)
For further information, please click the documents below:
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