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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics draws record number of athletes

A Virginia league for senior games is currently underway, and it's packed with events and athletes.

Why it matters: The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics has 1,356 participants this year — a record.

Why? Two reasons: There are more NoVa seniors now, and older folks are increasingly aware of the importance of exercise, a games spokesperson tells Axios.

State of play: The group features athletes ages 50 to 101, competing in almost 100 types of events through Oct. 4.

Think: Weightlifting, line dancing, power walking, corn hole, bowling (both Wii and analog), Sudoku, and many more.
New this year: Darts and rock climbing.
Events are taking place at venues like parks and community centers across the region.

Zoom in: Before the competition wraps up, catch events like croquet (Sept. 29), horseshoes (Oct. 3), and orienteering (Oct. 4).

Zoom out: Can't get enough senior sports? The annual D.C. Senior Games is underway now, as are the Maryland Senior Olympics.

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