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2020 Show-Me State Games Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns

COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 8, 2020) –  The 2020 Show-Me State Games is canceling its summer events to protect the health and safety of athletes, spectators, volunteers, officials and the community due to current COVID-19 concerns. The Show-Me State Games is an annual Olympic-style festival held in Columbia that typically offers more than 40 sporting events.  … Continued

2020 Virtual Torch Run

The Show-Me State Games Shelter Insurance Torch is a symbol of bringing our state together for fun and exciting competition and during these trying times, we want to encourage everyone to stay active and Carry the Torch together. While we won’t be traveling with the Torch this spring, you can still be a part of this Olympic-style … Continued

 Show-Me State Games Hoopin It Up Basketball Tournament

Hoopin’ It Up Basketball is back!

The 2020 Hoopin’ It Up Basketball events are set for January 10-12, February 28-March 1 and March 27-29. Our January event is brand new to the Games! Our February event, sponsored by Mpix, gives 3rd-8th grade boys and girls the opportunity to participate in a recreational or competitive basketball tournament. The March weekend also includes 9th grade … 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!

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