World Senior Games

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Huntsman World Senior Games
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DatesOctober 4–16, 2021
Host city St. George, Utah, United States
Venue Greater Zion Stadium and other venues
LevelSenior
TypeSenior Olympics
Events34

The World Senior Games (since 1989 Huntsman World Senior Games for sponsorship reasons) is the largest annual multi-sport senior competition in the world (Most participants are U.S. citizens, but athletes from Canada, Australia, Russia, Japan and several other countries also participate). [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] The Games was founded in 1987 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, "with the mission to foster worldwide peace, health and friendship and lead the world in active aging. [8] All athletes aged 50 and over, of all skill levels, are eligible to compete. [9] No pre-qualification is necessary. [10] In addition to self-registered entries, invitation-only tournaments are also included, such as the Global Cup World Senior Volleyball Championships. [11] [12]

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In 2018, 11,033 athletes from around the world participated, including 349 softball teams and 213 volleyball teams. [13] [14] [15] [16] Following the tradition of the Olympic Games, opening ceremonies are held at Greater Zion Stadium at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, and feature a parade of athletes and a fireworks display. [17] [18] Singing and dancing performances at the opening ceremonies are provided by the performing arts studio Diamond Talent. [19]

In many events, U.S. competitors' results from the competition serve to qualify for the biennial National Senior Games. [20] Swimming events are eligible for setting masters swimming records. [21]

In 1989 Jon Huntsman Sr. of the Huntsman Corporation became the Games' title sponsor. [22] The 2016 games had competitors from 34 countries in 29 sports, the oldest Daniel Bulkley, aged 99. [23] The 2020 competition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [24] The World Senior Games annually brings in an estimated $17 million in direct economic impact to the St. George community. [25] Brigham Young University students have provided free health screenings, conducted research at the games and published findings in peer-reviewed journals, and are a major source of volunteers at the competition. [26]

Events

For 2021, competition was planned in 34 different sports. [27]

  1. Archery - 3D
  2. Archery - Target
  3. Badminton
  4. Basketball
  5. Bocce
  6. Bowling
  7. Cowboy action shooting
  8. Cycling
  9. Golf
  10. Horseshoes
  11. Lawn bowls
  12. Mountain biking
  13. Pickleball
  14. Power walking
  15. Race walking
  16. Racquetball
  17. Road races
  18. Rowing - indoor
  19. Rugby
  20. Shooting benchrest
  21. Shooting handgun
  22. Shotgun sports
  23. Shuffleboard
  24. Soccer
  25. Softball
  26. Square dance
  27. Swimming
  28. Table tennis
  29. Tennis
  30. Track and field
  31. Trail running
  32. Triathlon
  33. Volleyball
  34. Walking tours

See also

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