Coimbatore: Nearly 310 elders within the town showcased no longer just their fitness and power but their real grit and determination at the 35th annual district sports activities meet organised by means of the Coimbatore District Masters Athletic Association on Sunday. The age team used to be 35-80-plus and the oldest player 94-year-old Sivannarayan Nair, a former yoga instructor.
Three years in the past, R Saraswathi, a 72-year-old house maker, used to be dragged to an athletic tournament by means of her sister. "I had never played any game or participated in sports events as I had studied only till Class IV. But my sisters forced me to take part in shot put, javelin throw and discuss throw. And I won gold in all three events in my age group," she stated. At 75, she is most effective growing more potent as she won gold on Sunday as smartly. "I plan to improve my fitness and take part in the 5km marathon walk," she stated.
S Neelavathi, 80, used to be overjoyed to come back first within the 1500m, 400m and 800m sprint occasions. "I was introduced to athletics when I was 40. So far, I have taken part in 37 national events and four Asia meets," she stated. And what keeps the 80-year-old going? "I have always loved games from childhood. But I had never taken part in any major event. This not only keeps us fit but creates awareness that age is no bar to make achievements," she stated. Seconding her is Vasantha Samuel every other 80- year-old who has won at the world degree and even represented India within the Olympics within the masters category. "I am a homeopathy doctor and I know that all diseases originate in the mind. When we play or exercise, we forget our age and are very happy. Our concentration is only on the sport and it helps us stay fit. Athletics has given me the courage to face any difficulty in life," she stated.
Of the 310 members, 250 had been men. Sivanarayan, the oldest player, stated he beloved to take part in these occasions as he sought after to stick have compatibility. "I used to ride my cycle until last year. But this year, I am weaker," he stated. Okay V Balakrishnan, 89, took phase no longer just within the 5km walk but also in 100m race. "I just wanted to complete the race. I knew I could do it and I am proud of myself," he stated.
M Rajendran, 69, Vijay Rajendra, 43, and G Dhanalakshmi, 37, had been a cheerful lot. The father, son and daughter-in-law trio won gold in different age classes in more than a few occasions. "I always go for running and jogging. After my education, I never got a chance to take part in such meets. So I was excited to do so," stated Rajendran. It used to be the primary time they took phase within the masters athletic meet.
Radhamani R, secretary of the association, stated that during 2017 Tamil Nadu won 37 medals in China at the Asia meet for masters. "Among them, 17 medals were won by athletes in Coimbatore. We have immense talent and the numbers are only growing each year," she stated. "This event is being held only to inspire elders to come out of their homes and to encourage them to stay fit. Their participation will encourage youngsters," she stated. The first and second place winners of this meet will represent the district at a state meet and winners will go directly to represent at nationals and world meets.
Three years in the past, R Saraswathi, a 72-year-old house maker, used to be dragged to an athletic tournament by means of her sister. "I had never played any game or participated in sports events as I had studied only till Class IV. But my sisters forced me to take part in shot put, javelin throw and discuss throw. And I won gold in all three events in my age group," she stated. At 75, she is most effective growing more potent as she won gold on Sunday as smartly. "I plan to improve my fitness and take part in the 5km marathon walk," she stated.
S Neelavathi, 80, used to be overjoyed to come back first within the 1500m, 400m and 800m sprint occasions. "I was introduced to athletics when I was 40. So far, I have taken part in 37 national events and four Asia meets," she stated. And what keeps the 80-year-old going? "I have always loved games from childhood. But I had never taken part in any major event. This not only keeps us fit but creates awareness that age is no bar to make achievements," she stated. Seconding her is Vasantha Samuel every other 80- year-old who has won at the world degree and even represented India within the Olympics within the masters category. "I am a homeopathy doctor and I know that all diseases originate in the mind. When we play or exercise, we forget our age and are very happy. Our concentration is only on the sport and it helps us stay fit. Athletics has given me the courage to face any difficulty in life," she stated.
Of the 310 members, 250 had been men. Sivanarayan, the oldest player, stated he beloved to take part in these occasions as he sought after to stick have compatibility. "I used to ride my cycle until last year. But this year, I am weaker," he stated. Okay V Balakrishnan, 89, took phase no longer just within the 5km walk but also in 100m race. "I just wanted to complete the race. I knew I could do it and I am proud of myself," he stated.
M Rajendran, 69, Vijay Rajendra, 43, and G Dhanalakshmi, 37, had been a cheerful lot. The father, son and daughter-in-law trio won gold in different age classes in more than a few occasions. "I always go for running and jogging. After my education, I never got a chance to take part in such meets. So I was excited to do so," stated Rajendran. It used to be the primary time they took phase within the masters athletic meet.
Radhamani R, secretary of the association, stated that during 2017 Tamil Nadu won 37 medals in China at the Asia meet for masters. "Among them, 17 medals were won by athletes in Coimbatore. We have immense talent and the numbers are only growing each year," she stated. "This event is being held only to inspire elders to come out of their homes and to encourage them to stay fit. Their participation will encourage youngsters," she stated. The first and second place winners of this meet will represent the district at a state meet and winners will go directly to represent at nationals and world meets.
The aged display their grit and determination at athletic meet
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