National Veterans Golden Age Games

VA is excited to announce that the National Veterans Golden Age Games Online Store, powered by Veterans Canteen Service, is officially open.

Veterans who receive their care at VA Tampa brought home medals and memories from the 39th National Veterans Golden Age Games.

A story of family, legacy and the enduring bond between a father and son at the Golden Age Games.

Steve Newkirk’s physician recommended he get involved in the adaptative sports program. Now he’s competing in the Golden Age Games.

Medical center director Dr. George Velez traveled to the Golden Age Games to support 32 Veterans from his hospital.

Army Veteran Jim Reynolds had a special thrill at this year’s Golden Age Games.

Navy Veteran Mike Smith is excited about competing with fellow Veterans during the 38th National Veterans Golden Age Games.

Air Force Veteran Mark Wager overcame a stroke and is now competing in the 2024 National Veterans Golden Age Games.

In the first-ever National Veterans Golden Age Games (at Home), nearly 200 Veterans participated in the weeklong event, which included six competitions for Veterans to complete at home.

Nearly 250 Veterans from across the country are participating in VA’s National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) at HOME. The competition includes a virtual fitness challenge which runs through June 26, and a weeklong series of sporting events June 23-27. The at home event was organized after the face-to-face Games were cancelled because of concerns surrounding COVID-19.

The annual competition is one of the most progressive and adaptive rehabilitative senior sports programs in the world, and hundreds of Veterans from across the country are expected to take part.

The National Veterans Golden Age Games is the premier senior adaptive rehabilitation program in the United States.