Established in 2009 under the Culture, Information, and Sports Center of the district, the Outdoor Health Club for Middle-Aged and Elderly in Thanh Oai District has spent 15 years growing and developing. Throughout this period, the club has consistently been a gathering point, attracting a large number of middle-aged and elderly residents to regularly participate in sports and fitness activities, contributing to the overall development of the district’s sports and fitness movement.
Performance demonstration by the Outdoor Health Club for Middle-Aged and Elderly in Thanh Oai District. Photo: Thanh Oai District e-Portal
What began as a single district club has now expanded to 21 communes and towns, each establishing its own Wellness Club for Middle-Aged and Elderly members. The clubs have attracted nearly 4,000 participants who train in the morning, afternoon, or evening, with goals of health cultivation, physical strength enhancement, maintaining flexibility, reducing illness, and extending life expectancy – ultimately living joyfully, healthily, and meaningfully. Notable communes and towns with robust middle-aged and elderly sports programs include Kim Bai Town, Cu Khe, Hong Duong, Kim Thu, Bich Hoa, My Hung, Tam Hung, Phuong Trung, and Cao Duong. Among these, Hong Duong commune boasts the highest number of members, while Cu Khe commune stands out for its consistently participating seniors and impressive daily attire.
Thanh Oai District People’s Committee awards collectives and individuals. Photo: Thanh Oai District e-Portal
A highlight came in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation, when the Outdoor Health Club trained and competed in four sports events at the district level, performed at local venues, and participated in a mass demonstration at Thong Nhat Park with two routines – “Strong for the Nation” and “Oh Vietnam”. The club collaborated with the Elderly Association and the Culture, Information, and Sports Center to organize a Physical Wellness Competition, with 18 communes and towns competing in four different disciplines. Over the past 15 years, generations of club officials and members have united to achieve a proud record of 39 medal sets.
Culture, Information, and Sports Center of the district awards collectives and individuals. Photo: Thanh Oai District e-Portal
In commemoration of the club’s 15th anniversary, the Thanh Oai District People’s Committee honored 8 collectives and 5 individuals for outstanding achievements in city-level elderly sports competitions. The Culture, Information, and Sports Center awarded certificates of merit to 6 collectives and 14 individuals for exceptional contributions to developing the district’s elderly sports movement./.
Thao Nhi