Since 1985, VA has hosted the National Veterans Golden Age Games to promote healthy aging, fitness, and the therapeutic value of sports medicine for older Veterans who receive health care at VA facilities. This year, we celebrate 40 years of aging strong. The Spirit of the Games Award honors the Veterans who bring passion, heart, and camaraderie to the National Veterans Golden Age Games. We celebrate the ones who lift up their fellow athletes, compete with joy, and remind everyone what these games are really about. More info at: department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ Veterans Canteen Service (VCS): www.vacanteen.va.gov/ @Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X #veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #goldenagegames #adaptivesports

That is a wrap on the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games. Inspired by programs that promote healthy aging, fitness and recreation, VA initiated the National Veterans Golden Age Games in 1985 to underscore the preventive and therapeutic value of sports medicine for older Veterans who receive health care at VA facilities. Aging strong for 40 years, the games have encouraged physical activity through competitive sports for positive outcomes and have been promoting better health and wellness.  Enjoy highlights from this year’s event held in Tampa, Florida. More info at: department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ Veterans Canteen Service (VCS): www.vacanteen.va.gov/ @Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X #veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #goldenagegames #adaptivesports

Learn more: VA Adaptive Sports and Arts Programs: department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ National Veterans Golden Age Games: department.va.gov/veteran-sports/national-veterans-golden-age-games/ Veterans Canteen Service (VCS): www.vacanteen.va.gov/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov #Veterans #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #recreationtherapy #sports4vets

The National Veterans Golden Age Games recently came to a close in Tampa, Florida. In this video, we check in with our Veterans on the basketball court and look back on what it takes to take home the gold. More info at: department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ Veterans Canteen Service (VCS): www.vacanteen.va.gov/ @Sports4Vets on Facebook, Instagram, X #veterans #fitness4life #stayactive #sports4vets #goldenagegames #adaptivesports #basketball