Empire State Games
The Empire State Games were a set of annual Olympic-style competitions for amateur athletes from the state of New York, encompassing several divisions and allowing athletes of all ages to compete. It was a member of the National Congress of State Games. The games consisted of a number of competitions:
- Summer Games (often referred to as the Empire State Games, typically held in late July)
- Winter Games (often referred to as the Empire State Winter Games, typically held in February)
- Games for the Physically Challenged (similar to the Paralympics)
- Senior Games (specifically for athletes age 50 and older)
| First event | Syracuse University 1978 |
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| Occur every | Annual |
| Last event | 2010 |
| Purpose | Sports for working people, Sports for disabled people |
| Headquarters | New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation New York, United States |
| Website | www |
In 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013 the Empire State Summer Games were cancelled.
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