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,

Tai Chi, an ancient art developed over centuries as both a sophisticated martial art and a practice for longevity, made its highly anticipated debut at the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Often described as ‘meditation in motion,’ Tai Chi is universally beneficial, addressing a range of health concerns including arthritis and high blood

Iowa is the latest stop on a Senior Games journey around the U.S. for four Floridians and one Texan. The collection of bowlers have competed in every National Senior Games since 2013 and visited 11 states for Senior Games competitions. The wheels on the recreational vehicles rolled from Florida to Iowa bringing Lisa Polonczyk, Michael