KwaThema Society for the care of the aged to represent the Gauteng province in the upcoming national golden games
Annual sporting event for the aged to compete in various sporting codes.
KwaThema – The KwaThema Society for The Care of the Aged will represent the Gauteng province in Passing the Ball and Duck Walk category at the National Golden Games set to take place in the Eastern Cape from October 21 to 25.
The Golden Games are hosted yearly by the Department of Social Development in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation.
They aim to promote active ageing, healthy lifestyle and social integrations among the elderly people.
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Centre manager Monica Kgoloane has faith in her team, and believes they will represent Gauteng well.
“From the local games to region they have been performing well without fail, I don’t see why they would fail now.
“I am very proud of them. I know it is not easy, but working as a team I trust they will do amazing things when they get there,” says Kgoloane.
The team will leave for the Eastern Cape on October 20.
One of the team participants, Pinky Maphosa (71), explains the benefits they derive from taking part in these games.
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“For us it is about being role models for our grandchildren, and the young child within the community. We get to travel, meet new people, keep fit and do exciting things as well as keeping our minds active.
“Exercising and being active is crucial in everyday life, and being part of this team does just that,” says Maphosa.
All nine provinces will compete for the top honours.
Codes that form part of the Golden Games are passing the ball, jukskei, dress-up, duck walk and athletics.
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