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🏆 SAI Hosts the Masters World Championship – Every Year

Scottish Athletics International (SAI) is proud to serve as the organizing body of the Masters World Championship, a premier global event celebrating the strength, endurance, and competitive spirit of seasoned athletes from around the world.

Held each year at various games around the globe, this championship brings together masters-class athletes (age 40+) to compete in the full slate of Highland Games events — from the caber toss to the hammer throw — all while honoring the culture, tradition, and camaraderie that define our sport.

Whether defending a title or stepping onto the field for the first time at this level, competitors and spectators alike experience an unforgettable blend of world-class competition and Highland heritage.

Men in kilt-style skirts and matching blue T-shirts celebrating on a podium, one raising a trophy and certificate, at an outdoor event with a building and stairs in the background.

Men’s Classes

Non weight restricted.

Uses the standard weights for Masters.
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 42 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 22 lbs
L Hammer 16 lbs
WOB 42 lbs
Uses the standard weights for Masters.
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 42 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 22 lbs
L Hammer 16 lbs
WOB 42 lbs
Uses the standard weights for Masters.
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 42 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 22 lbs
L Hammer 16 lbs
WOB 42 lbs
Uses the standard weights for Masters.
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 42 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 22 lbs
L Hammer 16 lbs
WOB 42 lbs
This class uses lighter weights for Masters.
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 35 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 35 lbs
This class uses lighter weights for Masters.
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 35 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 35 lbs
This class uses lighter weights for Masters.
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 35 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 35 lbs
This class uses lighter weights for Masters.
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 35 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 35 lbs
This class uses lighter weights for Masters.
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 35 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 35 lbs

Three women on a winners' podium wearing blue shirts and plaid skirts, holding plates and certificates, celebrating at an event.

Women’s Classes

Non weight restricted.

Breamar 12 lbs
Open 8 lbs
HWFD 21 lbs
LWFD 14 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 21 llbs
Breamar 12 lbs
Open 8 lbs
HWFD 21 lbs
LWFD 14 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 21 llbs
Breamar 12 lbs
Open 8 lbs
HWFD 21 lbs
LWFD 14 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 21 llbs
Breamar 12 lbs
Open 8 lbs
HWFD 21 lbs
LWFD 14 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 21 llbs
Breamar 12 lbs
Open 8 lbs
HWFD 14 lbs
LWFD 9 lbs
H Hammer 12 lbs
L Hammer 8 lbs
WOB 14 llbs
Breamar 12 lbs
Open 8 lbs
HWFD 14 lbs
LWFD 9 lbs
H Hammer 12 lbs
L Hammer 8 lbs
WOB 14 llbs
Breamar 12 lbs
Open 8 lbs
HWFD 14 lbs
LWFD 9 lbs
H Hammer 12 lbs
L Hammer 8 lbs
WOB 14 llbs

Three men on a winner's podium dressed in kilts, holding plaques and medals, one holding a Swiss flag, celebrating at a sporting event.

Lightweight (Weight controlled) Classes

Women’s <155lbs & Men’s <200lbs

Breamar 12 lbs
Open 8 lbs
HWFD 21 lbs
LWFD 14 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 21 lbs
Breamar 12 lbs
Open 8 lbs
HWFD 21 lbs
LWFD 14 lbs
H Hammer 16 lbs
L Hammer 12 lbs
WOB 21 lbs
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 42 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 22 lbs
L Hammer 16 lbs
WOB 42 llbs
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 42 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 22 lbs
L Hammer 16 lbs
WOB 42 llbs
Breamar 22 lbs
Open 16 lbs
HWFD 42 lbs
LWFD 28 lbs
H Hammer 22 lbs
L Hammer 16 lbs
WOB 42 llbs

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Group of six men and one woman wearing matching kilts and T-shirts at an outdoor event with mountains in the background, some are standing with arms around each other, one man is lying on the grass in front.

A man in a kilt participating in a strongman competition, lifting a heavy log during the Road to Light Weight Nationals event at an outdoor park with spectators in the background.

Men’s Lightweight Championships

Power. Speed. Tradition.

Step into the arena where heritage meets heart and every throw tells a story. The Scottish Highland Games Men's Lightweight Championships showcase the raw athleticism and unyielding spirit of competitors who bring strength, skill, and tradition to center stage — all under 200 lbs. SAI manages both the US Nationals and the Worlds Championships.

⚔️ A Unique Challenge

Don’t let the weight class fool you. These athletes are precision-built for power. From the caber toss and sheaf throw to the hammer and stone, lightweight competitors deliver jaw-dropping performances fueled by speed, balance, and explosive energy.

🌍 National & International Talent

The championship draws top-ranked athletes from across Scotland, the U.S., Canada, and beyond — each one hungry for victory and proud to wear the tartan. Whether defending a title or making a debut, every contender brings pride, passion, and thunder to the field.

🎉 More Than a Competition

This is a celebration of Scottish culture. Bagpipes roar, kilts fly, and history lives on. It’s a must-see spectacle for fans, families, and anyone who loves tradition with a bit of grit.