Picturing competitors who gathered in northern Nan province and defied age stereotypes and the searing sun in the government-backed sporting event organised to promote an active lifestyle among older people.
From men in the 60-65 age category competing in the 100-meter hurdles to Sawang Janpram, 98, receiving a medal, all these photos will give you thrills. Don’t miss them!
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Men in the 60-65 age category competing in the 100-meter hurdles. By 2031, the proportion of the population over 60 is expected to nearly double to 28%, according to the National Economic and Social Development Board
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A man in the 90-95 age category celebrating after finishing the 400m event
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Volunteers and medical staff attending to runners from the 60-65 age category after completing the 400m race
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Women recovering after competing in the 400m race
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A woman in the 80-85 age category resting after completing an event
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The 75-80 age category 400m event. Held in an outdoor sports complex, the atmosphere was festive, with cheering crowds and athletes helping each other after they crossed the finish line
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A man in the 75-80 age category is assisted after winning the 400m race
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The 60-65 age category 400m race
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A woman in the 65-70 age category resting after completing the 400m race
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Sawang Janpram, 98, receiving a medal. Janpram was the undisputed star of Thailand’s first national Elderly Games held this week, cruising to victory in the 100m sprint, coming first in the discus and setting a record in the javelin ’I saw many people my age ailing in bed and I didn’t want to be like that. So I began to exercise.’
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