A photo grid of five senior athletes.

Meet the Iowa Athletes Carrying the Torch

As host of the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana, Iowans have the honor to carry the flame for the cauldron lighting at the Flame Arrival Ceremony July 25 at the Iowa State Capitol. The featured athlete to light the cauldron will be 91-year-old Carroll Marty of Ames, who has been competing in the

Mandy Owens, a competitor in the 2025 National Senior Games, smiles while being interviewed.

Early Birds Line Up to Check In for The Games

Mandy Owens, a 58-year-old Power Walk competitor, arrived more than two hours before check-in began at the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Half an hour before the doors to the Athlete Village opened, the RecPlex was bustling with activity, and the line to check into the National Senior Games was quickly growing. At

The media team stands in front of a large window decal of the 2025 National Senior Games logo.

2025 Media Team Combines Staff Experience with Intern Enthusiasm

Meet the team sharing the National Senior Games with you and the world! Talented college interns join the NSGA team for every National Senior Games to help us tell the stories of our incredible athletes. These budding communicators gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines. They always come through! Three intern

WesleyLife Joins as Sponsor for 2025 National Senior Games Presented by Humana

The National Senior Games Association is proud to welcome WesleyLife as a sponsor of the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana. WesleyLife is the Midwest’s largest and most comprehensive non-profit provider of health and well-being services for older adults since 1947. They believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued

Two senior women smile and high five on a pickleball court.

Staying Active at 65+: Your Guide to Smart Medicare Choices

This content is provided by NSGA Partner and 2025 National Senior Games Presenting Sponsor, Humana. By Catherine Field, Senior Vice President, Humana Medicare Few things inspire me as much as the athletes who participate in the National Senior Games. Every two years, I look forward to seeing senior athletes from across the country gather to

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The Long Run May 2023

GAME ON! Competition, Fun Highlight Softball Championship The 2023 National Senior Games Softball Championship has been completed in Columbus and champions have been crowned. The weather started cold and wet but was followed by three great days of play. The Berliner Sports Complex did not disappoint the athletes, and the athlete celebration and Parade of

2023 National Senior Games Softball Championship comes to Columbus

The Long Run February 2023

ASSOCIATION NEWS Fountain of Youth Podcast Enters Season 2 The Fountain of Youth Podcast is one of the many offerings that Growing Bolder has brought to life since becoming NSGA’s Official Media Partner. The podcast features interviews by Emmy award winning host Marc Middleton with a wide array of senior athletes, most of whom compete

The Long Run January 2023

ASSOCIATION NEWS Astronomical 2023 Personal Best: Making Space for Sports The NSGA Personal Best athlete feature series, now in its tenth year, exemplifies the many ways that athletes find their path to ongoing fitness and well-being. This time, the story takes us into space with multisport athlete Larry DeLucas, a bioresearch scientist and optometrist who

The Long Run December 2022

GAME ON! 2023 Registration Update – We’re Just Getting Started Registration is going at a strong pace for the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana, including 20 sports scheduled in Pittsburgh and our 2023 Softball Championship in Columbus, Ohio. It’s still early, and some state final results have yet to be verified, so do