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Congrats to our 2023 Spirit of the Games Winner, Johnny, a and member from ! Thanks, First Nation Group, for powering this special peer-nominated award 🏆
Explore our event, co-presented yearly by PVA, VA’s , and 2023 local host : https://wheelchairgames.org/.
Taking one for the team! Wheelchair Rugby is serious business at the .
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Kid’s Day has returned to and it proved to be an absolutely amazing opportunity for our staff and !
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This has been an incredible week at the National Veterans ! Over 1,000 people generously volunteered about 15,000 hours of service to our Veterans. We'd like to give a very big virtual hug to the who gave selflessly to inspire and help our athletes live their best lives. From our hearts to yours, THANK YOU!!! We couldn't do this without you.
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How amazing are these athletes at the National Veterans ? Send some love in the comments for their hard work and dedication! Paralyzed Veterans of America VA Portland Health Care System
Check out the concentration of Samuel “Wheelz” Johnson, representing Cleveland VA Medical Center, during the Nine Ball competition at the 42nd National Veterans .
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WHATEVER IT TAKES! Larry Porter, representing VA St. Louis Health Care System, takes his game to the next level for Team Sockeye during the Wheelchair Rugby competition at the in Portland, Oregon.
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Day 5 of the National Veterans is underway, and there is no shortage of determination. Check out some of our top shots from the week! 📸
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And don’t forget to also check out the Paralyzed Veterans of America Flickr Page: https://flic.kr/ps/rEiV7
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This just happened! In case you need a reminder of the fierce strength of our Veterans. Check out Veteran David Summers from VA Portland Health Care System giving everything he has during at the 2023 National Veterans in Portland, Oregon.
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Here we go!!! The were all smiles on the first full day of competition at the National Veterans !
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Joe Wittkamp of Cleveland VA Medical Center went 3 for 3 with 3 home runs and 8 RBI to lead Team Rogue to a victory in the first softball game of the National Veteran .
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Our Veterans know how to CELEBRATE! 🎉🎶🇺🇸
The National Veterans kicked off in Portland, Oregon, with our Opening Ceremonies, followed by a live band and reception!
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Let’s goooo! 💪The have landed in Portland, Oregon, for Day 1 of the National Veterans . Stay tuned for all the action throughout the week.
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2X NASCAR Cup Series Champ, Joey Logano, wishes our athletes good luck at the 2023 National Veterans !
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OUR BEGIN TOMORROW!
Comment a good luck message below for the who are flocking to Portland, Oregon, to compete in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
This exciting annual event is co-presented by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America Sports, with 2023 local host VA Portland Health Care System.
Learn More: https://wheelchairgames.org/
We can hardly wait! 🎉💪
Only ONE WEEK till our National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Portland, Oregon!
We are so excited to see all of our and at the , co-presented annually by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America, with 2023 local host VA Portland Health Care System.
Take a closer look at the Games and here: https://wheelchairgames.org/
Are you excited for our National Veterans Wheelchair Games in 2 WEEKS?! Make sure to download our mobile app to see the latest schedules, get timely updates to events, nominate your fellow who show exceptional drive and commitment for the Spirit of the Games award, and more: https://wheelchairgames.org/mobile-app/
Happy Women Veterans Day! To the women Veterans who continue to inspire future generations of women service members, thank you for your service! 💪🏽
We just wrapped up 5 incredible days in San Diego for the Adaptive Sports and Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs summer sports clinic! Thank you to everyone who joined us on the water this week.
The sun has set on the largest National Summer Sports Clinic in history! Here are highlights from this year's event in San Diego. Congratulations to all our Vets who gave their all, and the volunteers and staff who made it happen at our !
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TOUCHDOWN! What a way to end the day at the Kayak venue during the .
Who else has tried Kayak football?
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25 DAYS and Counting until the ! Who is ready to go!!??
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Let’s goooo! Today is the final day of the 2023 National Veterans , and our are determined to chase the action until the very end! Thank you to Warrior Sailing Program for supporting the Veterans year after year and showing them the basics of sailing!
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A few of our favorite moments from this week at the 2023 National Veterans . 🔥🔥
For more images, visit our Flickr page at:
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We are beyond grateful for all of the amazing veterans we have meet at this weeks Adaptive Sports and Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs summer sports clinic.
A big thanks to 10News – ABC San Diego KGTV for supporting our and the ! Check out the story here: https://www.10news.com/news/news-links/national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic
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The adaptive sports program is designed for Veterans whose current rehabilitation goals would benefit from the value of adaptive summer sports.
📸 Want to see more photos of in action?!
We are updating our Flickr Photo Album daily. Check it out!
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It’s a great day in San Diego! The Honorable Denis McDonough, Secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, met with Veterans participating at the Cycling and Yoga venue during the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. During his visit, he spoke with Veterans, experienced the power of adaptive sports, and how it can enhance a Veteran’s journey to recovery.
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Hang 10! athletes are already showing us what they’re made of. Check out that ride! 🌊What do you want to try at the Clinic?
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Leon Clarke with Team Olympus has some great advice for all of us. National Veterans for the Win!
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Surf’s up! The waves at La Jolla Shores were epic for our at the . Huge thanks to AmpSurf for supporting our Veterans and showing them how much they are capable of! 💪🏄🌊
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Wish you were here!! Our Veterans had a blast learning the basics of kayaking on Mission Bay. You can’t beat the view. 👀🕶️
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The Medical leadership team for the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic shows us the true strength of women in leadership and teamwork!
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It’s Game Time! ⚾️ Army Veteran Sandi Braunstein, from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, threw out the first pitch and represented the during the Padres game at Petco Park.
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VA's Veterans Canteen Service hosted an event for the Veterans participating in the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic during the San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs game at PETCO Park. .
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Teams Titan and Vulcan are hitting the water to learn the basics of Kayaking on Mission Bay!
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Happening now! It's opening day for the 16th National Veterans in San Diego, presented by VA and Veterans Canteen Service.
Keep up with our athletes and check here for photos and videos of the action in San Diego.
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The Veterans have landed! Athlete Registration is open until 3 p.m., and it’s been booming all morning. A special thanks to VA's Veterans Canteen Service, our founding sponsor for the National Veterans !
We appreciate everything you do!
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Never skip leg day! Alec from Adaptive Training Academy walks our Veterans through a squat workout during this year’s #summersportsclinic. #sports4vets
#ThrowbackThursday When our #Veterans had a chance to try curling during the 41st National Veterans #WheelchairGames. Army Veteran Patrick McDonald, who competed in #Paralympic curling at both the World Wheelchair Championships and Paralympic Winter Games, talks about why #curling is for everyone. #Sports4Vets #adaptivesports
Did you know that #Boccia became a medal sport at the 2016 National Veterans Golden Age Games? It is totally inclusive and can be played by anyone regardless of age, gender, or ability. In 2023, the #GoldenAgeGames will be hosted by VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) in Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, visit https://www.blogs.va.gov/nvspse/national-veterans-golden-age-games/ #Sports4Vets
#TGIF We hope you relax this weekend! Just like Army Veteran and #ballroom dancer Dave Smith, when he taught Deloitte volunteer Jenna Flack some steps in St. Petersburg, FL, during the 41st National Veterans #CreativeArtsFestival. The 42nd National Veterans Creative Arts Festival will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, April 10-17, 2023. For more details, visit www.creativeartsfestival.va.gov #arts4vets
Heading into the #Fall season like... #Veterans stepped up their game during the 2022 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. When will you start training for the 2023 events? #Sports4Vets #GoldenAgeGames #running #speedwalking Sioux Falls VA Health Care System VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS)
Check out that pass! Did you know you could play #football on a kayak? #Veterans had a good time trying at the 2022 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. How did they do? #Sports4Vets #SummerSportsClinic @wwp @vacanteen Wounded Warrior Project VA's Veterans Canteen Service
#TuesdayThoughts Army #Veteran Marcus Thomas, from VA North Texas Health Care System, found more than just motivation at the 2022 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. He found camaraderie. #Sports4Vets #SummerSportsClinic
Veterans come from all over and while they’re out golfing Trish, Cinde, and Jody look after their service dogs. Thank you so much for taking care of their family! Stay tuned for more updates! #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets DAV
Take a peek inside the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic with DAV
Veterans enjoying a day on the course at the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic with DAV *Video courtesy of staff from our host facility, the Iowa City VA Health Care System
Cycling, Rock Climbing, and Kayaking at Terry Trueblood. Stay tuned for more updates! #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets DAV
Marine Corps Veteran Joyce Ralph attends the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic for the first time and conquers the climbing wall. Stay tuned for more updates! #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets DAV
Army Veteran Keena Avery attends the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic for the first time and shares his story. Stay tuned for more updates! #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets DAV
Golf highlights from Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Stay tuned for more updates! #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets DAV - DC National Service Office
Veterans tee off for Day 3 of the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic. Stay tuned for more updates! #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets @Sports4Vets
Day 2 of the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic kicks off today. Veterans arrived at Pleasant Valley Golf Course and head out for more fun! Stay tuned for more updates! #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets @Sports4Vets
2022 National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic kicks off day 1 of golfing. Be sure to follow along with us this week! #vetsgolfclinic #sports4vets @davhq
Check out that hook! #Veteran Albert "Brooks" Martin, representing Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center, throws a strike for competition in the 2022 National Veterans Golden Age Games at Home. #Bowling is one of five events Veterans could participate in from home. #NVGAGatHome #Sports4Vets
We're heading into the weekend with this #ThrowbackThursday clip of Veteran Davis Celestine who represents James A. Haley VA Medical Center. Davis was one of nearly 300+ #Veterans who flexed đź’Ş their inner strength at the 2022 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Phoenix, Ariz. Here he performs a variety of exercises during the slalom competition. #wheelchairgames #Sports4Vets #adaptivesports Paralyzed Veterans of America
Our golf instructors and staff are honored to support our #Veteran athletes. Make sure to check out the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic website for more tips and videos to help improve your game. https://www.veteransgolfclinic.org/copy-of-golf-instruction See you on the green! #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets DAV Iowa City VA Health Care System
It's #WarriorWednesday! Here's #Army Veteran Constance Rosser, representing VA Maryland Health Care System, who completed her 1-mile Powerwalk in 13:31 for the National Veterans Golden Age Games at Home. Even though the 2022 competition wrapped up last month, we love to show our #Veterans crushing those goals! #Sports4Vets #GoldenAgeGames #fitnessgoals
Patty Jordan Smith, an instructor with the 2022 National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic, demonstrates techniques that assist Veterans with disabilities to putt when the hole is on a decline. Do you have any other #golf tips for our golf buddies and #Veterans? Drop them in the comments! For more information visit the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic Website: https://www.veteransgolfclinic.org/ #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets DAV Iowa City VA Health Care System
It's almost time! In less than a week, our #Veterans step onto the green at the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic. To help prepare, Patty Jordan-Smith, LPGA #Golf Professional, demonstrates techniques to assist Veterans with disabilities choose to putt or chip. #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets DAV Iowa City VA Health Care System
Get ready golf buddies. In this video Patty Jordan-Smith, LPGA Golf Professional, demonstrates techniques to assist Veterans with disabilities putt. For more information, visit the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic website: https://www.veteransgolfclinic.org/ #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets DAV Iowa City VA Health Care System
Can you believe it's already September? That means the 2022 National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic in Iowa City is only 10 days away! Here's a little #throwback inspiration from Navy #Veteran Anita Shorb, who is visually impaired, but owned the greens at the golf clinic in 2019 with our partners at DAV and proud host Iowa City VA Health Care System. #VetsGolfClinic #Sports4Vets #AdaptiveGolf #Golf #TBT
Keyla Agosto, an Army Veteran from Puerto Rico, was a star in her very first #wheelchairgames this year! She stole the show in the 4th quarter of the #wheelchairbasketball finals, scoring 10 points and getting 3 steals. #sports4vets
We go back to NYC for this #ThrowbackThursday, as Larry Furnace tells us about how #sports4vets are changing lives at the #wheelchairgames. Larry is one of the elite Veteran softball players chosen for the 2022 Wheelchair All-Star team.
History was made one year ago at the #WheelchairGames! U.S.Army Veteran LeToi Adams, made the game-winning shot in double overtime at the legendary Rucker Park, Harlem, New York. She would go on to win the Spirit of the Games award for 2021. What amazing moments will we see in Portland next year? #Sports4Vets Paralyzed Veterans of America
Check out highlights from the 5-day rehabilitation clinic held in San Diego, Calif., which took place Aug. 7-12. The Summer Sports Clinic empowers Veterans through instruction in surfing, kayaking, cycling, sailing and adaptive fitness. VA presents the clinic annually with the support of our generous sponsors, including Wounded Warrior Project and Veterans Canteen Service. #SummerSportsClinic #Sports4Vets
Help us wish "Doc" a happy birthday! Army #Veteran Nathanael "Doc" Jackson, from the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, was honored to celebrate his birthday with his teammates and new friends at the National Veterans #SummerSportsClinic. #Sports4Vets Wounded Warrior Project U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
We change lives every day by connecting Veterans with adaptive sports, art and other recreation therapy adventures. This is the official page of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events. We have a grants and allowance program and six major events throughout the year: National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, National Veterans Golden Age Games, National Veterans Wheelchair Games, National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament and National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.
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