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Jharkhand News: 2nd edition of Senior Citizens Fun and Fitness League to kick off on May 23 in Jamshedpur

PINAKI MAJUMDAR   Jamshedpur, May 22: Tata Steel Sports Department is set to host the second edition of the Senior Citizens Fun and…

Jharkhand News: 2nd edition of Senior Citizens Fun and Fitness League to kick off on May 23 in Jamshedpur

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Jamshedpur, May 22: Tata Steel Sports Department is set to host the second edition of the Senior Citizens Fun and Fitness League, which is scheduled to commence on May 23 with a Table Tennis event.

The league, which will span over several months, aims to provide a platform for senior citizens to engage in a variety of sports and physical activities.

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The last date to register for the event is today, May 22 midnight through .

Aim to cultivate sporting culture among senior citizens

Senior citizens play a crucial role in society and have a significant impact on the younger generation. By involving them in various sports and physical activities, this initiative seeks to promote and cultivate a sporting culture among the community, thereby encouraging the younger generation to follow suit.

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The first edition of the Senior Citizens Fun and Fitness League, hosted by Tata Steel Sports Department last year, received a positive response from the senior citizens of Jamshedpur.

Diverse range of sports

The inaugural edition featured a diverse range of sporting events, including Badminton, Table Tennis, Yoga, Golf Putting, and Walkathon.

This year’s edition is expected to include a wider array of sports, such as Carrom, Chess, Badminton, Yoga, Walkathon, Golf Putting, and Tennis, along with knowledge-sharing sessions tailored for the senior citizen participants.

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Through this initiative, Tata Steel Sports Department aims to foster a sense of community, promote active lifestyles, and encourage the senior citizens of Jamshedpur to engage in physical and intellectual activities, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and the development of a vibrant sporting culture in the region.

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