RELEASE: More than 15,000 Athletes to Compete in the 58th AAU Junior Olympic Games
07/22/2024
The AAU Junior Olympic Games Kick Off July 24
GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 22, 2024) – More than 15,000 participants will be in Greensboro, North Carolina this week for the 58th AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest multi-sport event for youth in the United States.
The 11-day event, July 24 - August 3, will take place at multiple locations, including the Marcus T. Johnson Track at Truist Stadium on the NC A&T State University campus, the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, the Greensboro Aquatic Center, and Kentner Stadium at Wake Forest University.
This is Greensboro's third time hosting the AAU Junior Olympic Games, following successful events in 2019 and 2022. The city has already been tabbed to host the event in 2029 and 2033 as well.
“The AAU Junior Olympic Games returning to Greensboro for the third time is a testament to Tournament Town and our city’s commitment as the top youth and amateur sports destination,” said Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Henri Fourrier. “Events like this stimulate local businesses, creating a positive impact throughout the community, reinforcing Greensboro’s reputation as a premier sporting destination.”
The AAU Junior Olympic Games will bring an estimated $67 million to the Triad's local economy, which supports essential services including education, emergency response, and public safety.
Track and field, the biggest sport at the games, expects more than 12,000 athletes. Other events include karate, swimming, gymnastics, jump rope, and field hockey.
“We’re excited to bring the AAU Junior Olympic Games back to Greensboro,” said Jo Mirza, AAU President. “The Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau is an invaluable partner in putting on a successful event for our athletes and attendees.”
Notable AAU Junior Olympic Games alumni include 2024 track and field Olympians Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Erriyon Knighton.
Event Competition Schedule:
About the Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is an independent, non-profit governmental authority whose mission is to aggressively market Greensboro’s assets, maximizing economic impact while providing excellent visitor service.
About the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer sports organizations in the country. As a multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports programs. Founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in sports, the AAU philosophy of “Sports For All, Forever” is now shared by nearly 800,000 members and 150,000 volunteers across 45 sports programs and 55 U.S. districts. For more information, visit www.aausports.org.
The 11-day event, July 24 - August 3, will take place at multiple locations, including the Marcus T. Johnson Track at Truist Stadium on the NC A&T State University campus, the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, the Greensboro Aquatic Center, and Kentner Stadium at Wake Forest University.
This is Greensboro's third time hosting the AAU Junior Olympic Games, following successful events in 2019 and 2022. The city has already been tabbed to host the event in 2029 and 2033 as well.
“The AAU Junior Olympic Games returning to Greensboro for the third time is a testament to Tournament Town and our city’s commitment as the top youth and amateur sports destination,” said Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Henri Fourrier. “Events like this stimulate local businesses, creating a positive impact throughout the community, reinforcing Greensboro’s reputation as a premier sporting destination.”
The AAU Junior Olympic Games will bring an estimated $67 million to the Triad's local economy, which supports essential services including education, emergency response, and public safety.
Track and field, the biggest sport at the games, expects more than 12,000 athletes. Other events include karate, swimming, gymnastics, jump rope, and field hockey.
“We’re excited to bring the AAU Junior Olympic Games back to Greensboro,” said Jo Mirza, AAU President. “The Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau is an invaluable partner in putting on a successful event for our athletes and attendees.”
Notable AAU Junior Olympic Games alumni include 2024 track and field Olympians Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Erriyon Knighton.
Event Competition Schedule:
- Swimming – July 24-28 – Greensboro Aquatic Center
- Trampoline & Tumbling – July 24-26 – Greensboro Coliseum
- Baton Twirling – July 25-27 – Greensboro Coliseum
- Sport Stacking – July 26-28 – Greensboro Coliseum
- Gymnastics – July 27-28 – Greensboro Coliseum
- Karate – July 27-28 – Greensboro Coliseum
- Track and Field Multi-Events – July 27-28 – North Carolina A&T
- Jump Rope – July 28-31 – Greensboro Coliseum
- Fencing – July 29-31 – Greensboro Coliseum
- Taekwondo – July 29-August 2 – Greensboro Coliseum
- Track and Field – July 29-August 3 -- North Carolina A&T
- Dance – July 30-31 – Greensboro Coliseum
- Field Hockey – July 30-August 1 – Wake Forest
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About the Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is an independent, non-profit governmental authority whose mission is to aggressively market Greensboro’s assets, maximizing economic impact while providing excellent visitor service.
About the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer sports organizations in the country. As a multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports programs. Founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in sports, the AAU philosophy of “Sports For All, Forever” is now shared by nearly 800,000 members and 150,000 volunteers across 45 sports programs and 55 U.S. districts. For more information, visit www.aausports.org.
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