SMSG News

October 10, 2018

Missouri Lottery Athletes and Sportspersons of the Year

This summer, 20,501 athletes took part in the Show-Me State Games Olympic-style sports festival. Throughout the year, 28,896 athletes competed in year-round GAMES festivities, many taking home gold, silver and bronze medals. The 2018 Missouri Lottery Athletes of the Year and Sportspersons of the Year will be recognized on October 20 before the Missouri vs. … Continued

September 19, 2018

Pumpkin Fun Run Set for October 6!

Did you know pumpkins have more fiber than kale, more potassium than bananas, and are also loaded in magnesium and iron? It is only fitting that the Show-Me STATE GAMES and University of Missouri Children’s Hospital have named its event after this healthy fall favorite. The 6th annual Pumpkin Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. on … Continued

July 31, 2018

Thank you for a GREAT GAMES!

Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, athletes, coaches, parents, officials, commissioners and spectators who made 2018 an amazing Games. The 2018 GAMES was highlighted by mild weather, exciting competition, and an Opening Ceremonies complete with Mizzou Athletes Drew Lock, Sophie Cunningham, Kevin Puryear and Riley Sents. Hundreds of volunteers were essential in the success of this … Continued

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The Show-Me STATE GAMES is a non-profit program of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health and is hosted by the University of Missouri. The mission of the Show-Me STATE GAMES is simple: to provide all Missourians the opportunity to participate in activities of health, fitness, family and fun. 32,001 athletes come to Columbia throughout the year to be a part of our events – this includes athletes from 113 out of 114 counties in the state!