COLUMBIA – The Missouri State Senior Games will take place this weekend, starting Thursday.
In order to participate, athletes must be at least 50 years old.
Dave Fox, Show-Me State Games Executive Director, said the event has given participants something to look forward to.
“These folks have been training, and for the first time in over a year, this gives them a place to go showcase their talents,” Fox said.
“There’s no doubt it’s a competition, but it’s also a social event,” Fox said. “It’s an opportunity for our seniors to social reconnect with some old friends and meet new friends.”
Fox said people come from all the country over to compete.
“We have over 20 states represented this weekend,” Fox said. “We’ve got somebody from Alaska that’s coming in to participate this week.”
Fox said the Senior Games have more than 20 different sporting activities….
