Detroit hosting 30th annual National Veterans Golden Age Games

DETROIT (WJBK) - Hundreds of veterans will descend on downtown Detroit this week for the 30th annual National Veterans Golden Age Games.

The veterans will compete in events such as table tennis, shuffle board and horseshoes at Cobo Center and other venues in the city. Events related to the games began Sunday and run through Thursday.

About 870 veterans are scheduled to compete.

The games are open to veterans, ages 55 or older, who receive health care from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

You can get more information about the games here.