RELIVE THE GAMES ANY TIME!

The Games Daily main page is found at NSGA.com/2022Daily. Click on each day’s edition to see unique content for that day.   The 2022 Photo Gallery is linked in the Games Daily pages and from the Media tab. Or go to NSGA.com/2022Photos to find the collection.   NSGA Social Media has robust content on Facebook,

2022 MEDIA CENTER STAFF SALUTES THE ATHLETES

It’s not easy to provide a true picture of what the National Senior Games is all about, but the talented and dedicated staff at the NSGA Media Center has done another heartfelt effort to convey the impressions we gain from witnessing these amazing athletes. We hope it inspires others to pursue more healthy and active

GAMES DAILY INTERN PERSPECTIVE: What I Learned about Aging

Director’s Note: As we close the book on the 2022 National Senior Games, we thought it would be illuminating to ask our communications intern Jennifer Coco, 20, to share her thoughts from the experience. Jennifer was already aware of the Games and older athletes because her grandmother is 81-year-old Senior Games swimming icon DeEtte Sauer,

DON’T FORGET – YOU NEED TO QUALIFY FOR 2023!

Pittsburgh is excited and ready to host the National Senior Games AGAIN! Get ready for a great experience coming July 7-18, 2023.    Remember you must qualify at one or our state games in 2022 to be able to compete in Pittsburgh  at the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Participation in the 2022

Q&A with 20K Cycling Top Male & Female Finishers Reflect

Terence Purcell, 51 Springfield, Illinois Top Male overall time: 21:59:55   What made you want to try the National Senior Games?  “Because I turned 50 last year, and I’m at an age where I’m proud of my age. I heard about the Illinois state senior games through Facebook, I did those and qualified for nationals.” 

CYCLING: Simeon Gipson Has a Heart as Big as the Cherokee Nation

In 2020 we introduced you to Oklahoma cyclist Simeon Gipson, who picked up cycling to work his way back to health and away from diabetes and who has become a role model in the Cherokee Nation. (Read his inspiring Personal Best story here.)   Since that time, Simeon was given a new racing bike by

ARCHERY: A Boy Named “Blu” is Just Happy to Keep His Attendance Streak Going

Carrol “Blu” Walsh only discovered archery eight years ago, but the Charlotte resident has quickly become the best in his recurve barebow class in North Carolina senior play and has earned two bronze medals and been close to the podium in National Senior Games since 2013. At 60 Blu found out about organized sports for

There’s No Crying in Baseball, But There is Laughing in Softball

By Vincent Pensabene The New Jersey Diehards are the quintessential team to represent what the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana are all about. They are competing in their third consecutive Games playing men’s softball in the 75+ division.  Al Cheli had no issue transitioning to a managerial position for this year’s event as

FLORIDA FEATURE: Thanks for the Sunshine Stories, Nick!

Editor’s Note: Nick Gandy (on right with athlete Ed Soderberg) does an excellent job as the media director for the Florida Senior Games and was eager to contribute stories about “his people” to the Games Daily. Nick is your typical veteran sports writer, but he’s not burned out or  lost his passion for people nor

TRACK AND FIELD: Father and Son Leap and Reap Medals

Chuck Milliman sometimes wonders how he got pulled into doing the pole vault, then quickly acknowledges his son Phil was the high school and masters star vaulter who planted the crazy idea in his head that he could do this at an advanced age. Now 90, Chuck is inching closer to becoming the oldest to