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

Annette Stevenson of Jacksonville, Florida, didn’t start running until she was 69. Now 76, she never imagined competing at a national level. “It evolved, and it kept evolving, and now I’m here.” For the debut of the Mile for the Ages at the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana, a new community run/walk open

After discovering Disc Golf by accident, Paul Taurgrasso turned a casual curiosity into a lifelong passion that transformed his health and brought his entire family together. Disc Golf isn’t just a sport for 72-year-old Paul Taurgrasso. It’s his reset button, his bonding time and favorite way to stay active. The New Yorker has been competing

Nicholas Delgado is doing what he can, while he can, and not letting a tragic injury stand in his way. On a beautiful Friday afternoon, Nicholas Delgado, a 54-year-old swimmer from California, took to the water in his Swimming event at the National Senior Games. As a lifelong pool lover, Nicholas took up the sport