COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A bunch of central Ohio seniors is headed to the worldwide esports stage after being drafted to symbolize the US in Los Angeles this December.
Senior Esports USA hosted an official Draft Day on final week at Recreation Area on N. Excessive St. in Columbus, the place the group of native senior residents was introduced. The gamers will symbolize Staff USA on the 2026 World Esports Video games in Los Angeles from Dec. 1-7.
Senior Esports USA hosted a Draft Day saying 10 central Ohio senior residents who will symbolize Staff USA on the World Esports Video games in Los Angeles in December 2026. (Picture Supplied, Credit score Toiana Tucker)
The occasion featured walk-ups as gamers heard their names referred to as and got here ahead to obtain customized Staff USA jerseys. Amongst them was Ladee Pamela Shields, 72, whose gamer identify is MzDu-Wickle, who wanted just a little help making her strategy to the stage. One other participant walked with a cane.
Senior Esports USA, initiated by the Well being-e-Gamer Basis, is made up of central Ohio seniors and marks the primary time senior residents will likely be represented on the World Esports Video games. The group is predicted to coach weekly at Recreation Area and play Rocket League, a online game that mixes soccer with rocket-powered automobiles, in opposition to Senior Staff Belgium.
Senior Esports USA hosted a Draft Day saying 10 central Ohio senior residents who will symbolize Staff USA on the World Esports Video games in Los Angeles in December 2026. (Picture Supplied, Credit score Toiana Tucker)
This system grew out of the Well being-e-Gamer Basis’s LevelUpLand initiative, which makes use of gaming and know-how to assist older adults keep socially related, construct digital abilities and enhance total well-being.
Since launching in 2024, LevelUpLand has engaged with greater than 2,500 seniors via its programming.
