A first ever sports day for the elderly got underway in Gozo this morning, attended by Parliamentary Secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Active Ageing Justyne Caruana.

This is part of a programme of physical activity and sports for the elderly in Gozo which started last year through an agreement reached with Gozo Football Club, Kercem Ajax FC.

The programme, for the over 60s, consists of sessions led by qualified coaches, suitable for the elderly through physical activity, sports and information sessions on health and nutrition. The activities take place in the new sports complex at Kercem, which also has a rehabilitation pool.

Dr Caruana congratulated all those who participated, saying that "at the end of the day the best reward is that everyone enjoys themselves and that they keep themselves healthy."

She thanked all the staff and coaches of Kercem Ajax who worked so hard on what was to be just a pilot project, and which has now become successfully established.

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