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Published: 06 May 2019 06 May 2019

13,712 Registrations Exceeds 2017 Numbers by 30 Percent

ALBUQUERQUE – The 2019 National Senior Games, which will be held in Albuquerque June 14 – 25, has the most registered athletes in the organization’s history. Additionally, New Mexico is the number one state for athletes registered.

With all 50 states represented, there are 13,712 athletes that will participate in the 2019 National Senior Games, which is 30% higher than the games in 2017 and 14% higher than the previous 12,000-person games in Louisville, KY in 2007. New Mexico is the state with the most athletes participating - 1,516 total.

“Albuquerque is the perfect backdrop to the Games, with our great weather, training altitude, and the diversity that makes our city so unique,” stated Mayor Tim Keller. “It’s no surprise that so many athletes are making their way to the Land of Enchantment to compete in the Games—we are grateful to be the host city that broke the record for participation.”

There are many opportunities for all New Mexicans to participate in the National Senior Games either as volunteers or as spectators. Putting on a multi-day, multi-sport event as large as the National Senor Games requires a huge volunteer base. There are openings for people to volunteer for every sport, as well as in hospitality. Additionally, all games are open to the public at NO COST.

“Albuquerque has put out an amazing welcome mat for us,” explained Marc Riker, National Senior Games CEO. “We can’t wait to show off your city to the national audience, while highlighting the amazing athletes that will be competing.”

People can learn more about the National Senior Games at NSGA.com. To sign up to volunteer, go to NSGA.com/volunteer.

2019 National sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Humana, Zibrio and Five Star Senior Living.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES

In 1985 in St. Louis, MO, a group of seven men and women formed the original leadership for what was initially known as the National Senior Olympics Organization (NSOO). The vision: to promote healthy lifestyles for adults through education, fitness and sport. The NSGA exists today as a non-profit organization dedicated to motivating active adults to lead a healthy lifestyle through the senior games movement. The Games, a 20-sport, biennial competition for men and women 50 and over, is the largest multi-sport event in the world for seniors.

NSGA Member Organizations hold annual games with qualifying competitions in the year preceding The Games. Athletes that meet specific criteria while participating in the State Senior Games qualify to participate. To date, the NSGA has held 16 summer national championships.