The Ohio Portsmouth Senior Games chose to host state games in September

PORTSMUTTI – Portsmouth has so much to show when it comes to people visiting the area. This September, they will have the opportunity to do so. The Ohio Senior Olympics have selected Portsmouth’s Southern Ohio Senior Games (SOSG) to host state games in Portsmouth.

SOSG board member Gina Collinsworth said she will be holding SOSG concurrently with the Ohio Older Olympics State Games on September 11 and 12, 2021.

The SOSG government is excited to host the host country games, but also looks forward to the Portsmouth Senior Games being re-organized this year as they were unable to do so last year due to the pandemic. Collinsworth said this is a great way to show people the good things in the area. Most of the older games are held at Portsmouth High School in their athletics area.

Collinsworth said they have members on the SOSG board who are also members of the state board. SOSG coordinator Lyvette Mosley had the idea from the start to bring board members together and it has become her passion.

“The government thinks this is a great way to introduce our area,” Collinsworth said. “People, people, are inspiring, and it’s a great way to stay active and fit.”

People over the age of fifty can compete in games. They have volunteers who come and help, especially during athletics games. Collinsworth shared that the South Webster High School athletics team will help.

“Those kids love to come and help because they love athletes and love to interact with older athletes,” Collinsworth said.

The SOSG board is a volunteer board, and they also have other volunteers for the games. Those interested in volunteering can access the Southern Ohio Senior Facebook page and message the organization.

The Senior Olympics began in Ohio in 1979. The games have grown over the years, but the purpose has remained the same – to promote healthy lifestyles and exercise for Ohioers aged 50 and older and to provide high-quality sports competition.

Events that people can compete in SOSG athletics this year include Open Pit for football and softball throws (men and women), Open Pit for long jump running and long jump (men and women), Open Pit for Shot Put and Discus (Men and Women), for an open pit jelly, a 1,500-meter run, a 1,500-meter roadway and a 1,500-meter power walk, 100 million lines, 400 million lines, 50 million lines, 200-meter runs, and an 800-meter run. It should not be forgotten that there are also 5K and 10K races outside of athletics.

Swimming events are: women’s 200 freestyle, men’s 200 freestyle, women’s 200 intermediate, men’s 200 medley, women’s 50 freestyle, men’s 50 freestyle, women’s 100 butterfly, men’s 100 butterfly, women’s 100 freestyle, men’s 100 freestyle, women’s 100 backstroke, men’s 100 back , women’s 100 breaststroke, men’s 100 breaststroke, women’s 50 back, men’s 50 back, women’s 200 butterfly, men’s 200 butterfly, women’s 50 breaststroke, men’s 50 breaststroke, women’s 200 back, men’s 200 back, women’s 50 butterfly, men’s 50 butterfly, women’s 200 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke for men.

Other events where people can compete include bowling, pickle ball, table tennis, corn hole, horseshoes and basketball – 3 on 3, point shot, free throw and 3 point shot.

Having been inside and closed out of the world over the past year, this may be exactly what people 50 and older could expect to do. Those who succeed in state games could get a national nation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2022.

Anyone interested in participating in Parents Games in Southern Ohio can register at southohioseniorgames.org.

Anyone interested in participating in Ohio’s older Olympic sports can register at Ohio.nsga.com.

Senior Ladies competed in previous Senior Games. Look closely (second from right) and you will find Lyvette Mosley of the 4th Ward Portsmouth Council member of this competition.

Another event to be shot during older games. This year, both regional and state competition will be held simultaneously.

Reach Kimberly Jenkins (740)353-3101 ext. 1928

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