Senior Esports USA in the media
From national networks to hometown Columbus, the Road to Gold is making headlines. Watch the story and explore recent coverage of the first U.S. senior team headed to the Global Esports Games.
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Recent headlines
From retirement to Rocket League: US senior gamers head to global esports competition
Eleven Ohio seniors, ages 64 to 76, make history as the first U.S. team of senior citizens to compete at the Global Esports Games. Announced on Draft Day, Aug. 18 in Columbus.
Read the story → The Columbus DispatchColumbus senior citizens heading to LA: Team USA's esports elders
The Dispatch profiles the central Ohio seniors trading retirement for Rocket League as they prepare to represent the United States in Los Angeles.
Read the story → ABC6 / WSYXSenior Esports USA draft day spotlights seniors' walk-ups to receive Team USA jerseys
Coverage of the official Draft Day at Game Arena, where players heard their names called and walked up to receive custom Team USA jerseys.
Read the story → NBC4 (WCMH)Program turns video games into healthy aging tools
NBC4 Columbus on how Senior Esports USA uses gaming to improve cognitive health, encourage physical activity, and reduce social isolation among older adults.
Read the story → Franklin County, OhioFranklin County Seniors Head to Global Esports Competition
The county's Franklin Almanac highlights the local seniors representing central Ohio — and the nation — on the global esports stage.
Read the story → Columbus NavigatorThis Columbus Program Is Sending Seniors To Compete For Team USA In Rocket League
A look inside the LevelUpLand program and the weekly training at Game Arena that's preparing seniors for the December match against Belgium.
Read the story → Yahoo SportsFrom retirement to Rocket League: US senior gamers head to global esports competition
Syndicated national coverage of Senior Esports USA and founder Dr. Melita N. Moore's mission to bridge medicine, technology, and equity through gaming.
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