Gozitans over the age of 60 reached for their running shoes this morning and prepared to give their muscles a workout as a sports day for the elderly got underway today.

The active ageing pilot project, now in its second edition, is part of a collaboration between Kercem Ajax FC and the parliamentary secretariat for the rights of the elderly.

Participants can take part in physical activities, learn about nutrition and take tailor-made memory sessions led by qualified coaches. 

Parliamentary Secretary for the rights of the elderly Justyne Caruana praised participants for their willingness to get active, saying it showed that interest in staying healthy later in life was on the rise. 

She thanked Kercem Ajac FC staff and coaches for their hard work in preparing for the event. 

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