Are there any Olympic Games for seniors?
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Yes, we have seniors’ Olympic games. They are known as the “Master’s Games.” The global masters’ winter games will be in New Zealand in 2022. You can also join to participate online.
The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) has held Senior Olympics or Senior Games every other odd-numbered year since 1987. Adults over the age of 50 from the United States and Canada can participate in this multi-sport event, and the matches are divided into age groups five years apart.
There is also the “World Masters Games,” which the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) holds every four years and is an international multi-sport event. The games are open to anyone over the age of 35.
They are called the “Master’s Games.” This international multi-sport event held every four years has developed into the largest of its kind in terms of competitor numbers. Anyone can participate in the Master’s Games as long as they are over 35 though some sports allow younger athletes. Players compete for themselves since there’re no country delegations.
Toronto staged the first World Masters Games in 1985. The Games has been popular with retired professional athletes and former Olympic competitors, with over 230 past Olympians participating in the 2009 edition. You can sign up to participate online.
Believe it or not, there are national games, particularly for seniors. The National Senior Games Association has arranged these kinds of games from 1987 till now. They’re also known as Senior Olympics. Every two years in late August, seniors and those 50 or older participate in the games in the US, and each age group has its assigned games.
There are many events in these games, such as fitness, archery, golf, etc. Participating in these events provides a healthier life for seniors. For instance, Canada 55+ has various events that accept seniors and those 55 or above if taken in the regional contest. In several days, the games mentally, physically, and sociably engage seniors. Unfortunately, due to the spread of COVID-19, Senior Olympics and Canada 55+ were not held.
Yes, we have seniors’ Olympic games. They are known as the “Master’s Games.” The global masters’ winter games will be in New Zealand in 2022. You can also join to participate online.
