Beach volleyball returned to the 2025 National Senior Games with athletes embracing the challenge of the sand and the joy of competition. Beach volleyball is back at the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana, and athletes are bringing the energy to The Sands Volleyball Club in Des Moines. With the hot sun, steady rallies

The Celebration of Athletes featured pageantry and spirit, which was on display in the Parade of Athletes. Here’s a sample of the excitement and color, with more photos to be found in our photo gallery. The emotion-filled Celebration of Athletes marks the mid-point of the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana. It’s a hybrid

Inspired by her 80-year-old auntie and her Isleta Pueblo roots, Shirley Jojola showcases how shuffleboard is a surprisingly mental and social game that fosters deep camaraderie. Shuffleboard athlete Shirley Jojola, a proud member of the Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico, embodies the spirit of The Games: connection, discovery and joy.  Her journey began with a

At the National Senior Games, Evelyn Johnson and Charles Waller show that it’s never too late to chase new goals, one step at a time. Evelyn Johnson made a promise to herself and her Barbados teammates: when she turned 80, she would finally step onto the track. After attending two previous National Senior Games presented

John Fitsioris’ journey from spectator to competitor proves the power of inspiration and the enduring joy of sport, not just for personal well-being, but for sparking positive change in the lives of those around us. Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, John Fitsioris, 58, is a long-time basketball enthusiast who hadn’t played in nearly two decades. He

Pickleball, sponsored by Humana, kicked off at the National Senior Games with pioneer Fran Myer, who’s played since the 1980s, and newcomer Sandy Shawver, who’s competing with her sister. Together, they represent both the sport’s roots and its growing future. Pickleball at the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana is not only one of

Teams can come up with the funniest names. Volleyball is underway, so we picked the best team names to share with Games Daily readers. Check them out! One of the things we look forward to every two years is to see the funny, ironic and self-deprecating team names that show up on the brackets. Volleyball

The selection of a bow type can be deeply personal to an Archery athlete, and every individual has their own style. A few archers explain their bow type, and why they selected their bow. One of the most complex aspects of archery is the bow selection, with many styles to choose from, like barebow recurve,