| Abbreviation | SGA |
|---|---|
| First event | 1999 |
| Occur every | Biennial |
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The State Games of America is a biennial amateur multi-sport event held in North America. It is organized by the National Congress of State Games. [1] Athletes qualify for the Games by earning a medal in their respective State Games in the previous two years. [2] Typically, over 12,000 athletes compete in the Games each time they are held. [3]
| Year | Host city |
|---|---|
| 1999 | St. Louis, Missouri |
| 2001 | St. Louis, Missouri |
| 2003 | Hartford, Connecticut |
| 2005 | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 2007 | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 2009 | Colorado Springs, Colorado [4] |
| 2011 | San Diego, California |
| 2013 | Hershey, Pennsylvania [5] |
| 2015 | Lincoln, Nebraska [6] |
| 2017 | Grand Rapids, Michigan [7] |
| 2019 | Lynchburg, Virginia |
| 2022 | Ames, Iowa |
| 2024 | San Diego, California |
| 2026 | State College, Pennsylvania [8] |
In 2011, athletes participated in 24 different sports in San Diego, California: [9]
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