All roads led to Barellan when hundreds of competitors from throughout NSW and interstate participated in the recent 2026 Barellan Masters Games.

Competitors strived for glory during the Games in the place where world-famous tennis player Evonne Goolagong-Cawley once called home.

Despite being small in population, Barellan packs a punch when staging sporting events, with the Masters Games providing a fun-filled weekend which boosts the town and participants’ spirits each year.

Since it started in 2010, interest in the event has grown in popularity.

The Games originated from the success of the Barellan Centenary Celebrations in 2009 when the sports-minded townspeople felt Barellan needed an annual event which brings people to the town and encourages the Master generation (those over 30 years old) to remain active and involved and to promote fellowship.

This year’s Master Blaster award, which is awarded to the competitor who gains the highest number of points in was shared.

The 2026 Master Blasters in equal first place were Karla Jamieson and Brad Hornery who both finished with a total of 10 points.

2026 Barellan Masters Games Medallists

Walk 6km 50 years plus

Gold - Karla Jamieson

Silver - Bernie Bandy

Bronze - Richard Carnell

Walk 6km 30-49 years

Gold - Selina Elizabeth

Silver - Lauren Carnell

Owen Toyota Tennis Ladies Doubles

Gold - Cheryl Rawle and Rosanne Atkinson

Silver - Leah Irons and Claire Laurie

Bronze - Jodie Landy and Louise Hornery

Men’s Singles Division 1

Gold - Roberto Ruz

Silver - Brad Hornery

Men’s Singles Division 2

Gold - Matt Hockings

Silver - Gary Workman

Men’s Doubles

Gold - Roberto Ruz and Darren Amery

Silver - Brad Hornery and Peter Hornery

Bronze - Gary Workman and Matt Hockings

Kelly+ Partners Accounting Mixed Tennis

Gold - Louise Hornery and Brad Hornery

Silver - Rosanne Atkinson and Bevan Mirtschin

Bronze - Leanne Landy and Roberto Ruz

Barellan War Memorial Bowling Club Lawn Bowls

Gold - The Ring Inns

Silver - The Young & Old

Bronze - Awesome Foursome

Codemo Machinery Services Cattle Team Sorting

Gold - Carin Phelps and Donna Birch

Silver - Carin Phelps and Rachele Staines

Bronze - Rachele Staines and Gregg Staines

Serafin Ag Pro Triathlon Singles 30-45 years (Women’s)

Gold - Kathleen Waters

Silver - Brooke Gilmour

30-45 years (Men)

Gold - Nathan Carn

Silver - Andrew Robertson Bronze - Shaun Bourchier

46-59 years (Men)

Gold - Jeff Mickan

The Commercial Hotel, Barellan Cricket

Gold - Meatheads

Silver - Jerilderie Demons

Bronze - Binya

2026 Master Blasters

Equal 1st - Karla Jamieson and Brad Hornery (10 Points)