This touching account of determination and transformation showcases the incredible journey of one veteran as he overcomes personal adversity, making strides not just in sports but in life. Christian Lopez is an inspiring example of how adaptive sports can foster profound personal growth and resilience.
VA is accepting applications through July 2, 2025, from eligible community organizations to provide adaptive sports and therapeutic recreational opportunities for disabled Veterans and members of the armed forces.
Thomas Gillis will make history as the oldest registered Veteran Athlete participating in the 39th National Veterans Golden Age Games.
Nearly 400 Veterans from across the country have gathered in Snowmass Village for the 39th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. This premier adaptive rehabilitation event, co-presented by VA and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), continues through April 5.
Older than the PGA, 108-year-old Veteran Donald Johnson is still getting out on the golf course with the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic.
West Virginia mom builds confidence at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
Air Force Veteran Mark Wager overcame a stroke and is now competing in the 2024 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
Clinic offers a wide range of adaptive sports activities tailored to Veterans with physical and mental challenges.
Army Veteran John Wade participated in the 38th annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, continuing to live his life to the fullest.
Veterans and volunteers interested in registering online for the 43rd National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) can do so now through April 5, 2024.
Last year, Move United hosted 26 adaptive sports competitions in 22 states for 1,537 individual athletes. This year, that number is increasing to 35 events in 24 states for even more Veteran athletes.
Registration for the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic (NVSSC) opens on Dec. 1, 2023, and runs through March 1, 2024. The 2024 NVSSC will take place August 25-30 in San Diego, California, offering an extended opportunity for Veterans to partake in adaptive sports.
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