The HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES, as it is known today, began in 1987 as the
World Senior Games, an international senior sports competition. Founded by Daisy
and John H. Morgan, Jr., the Games began with their vision of an international
sports event for men and women ages 55 and better. Both agreed that the golden
years were better when good health and physical fitness became a way of life,
not an occasional hobby.
Since its inception, the Games have been open to all men and women meeting
the age requirement. The second year of the Games the age requirement was
reduced from age 55 to age 50 to include more athletes and to encourage those
looking at retirement to become involved in a personal fitness program or team
sport.
A small full-time staff works year round and is joined by more than 2,500
eager seasonal volunteers to host 27 athletic events over a two-week period each
October. Headquartered in Southern Utah, the HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES has
become a renowned event among serious athletes from Japan to Russia and from
Alaska to Australia. Scores of countries have participated in the GAMES, where
peace among nations is fostered through friendly competition.