Tomorrow, in celebration of International Day of Older Persons, the Department of Health and Social Development will host the Andrew Mlangeni Older Persons Games in Soshanguve, Tshwane.
The games will see more than 5 000 elderly people from all over Gauteng participating in eight sporting codes such as egg and spoon, passing the ball, musical ball, tennis race, duck walk, ring toss, bowling and hula hoop.
These games are of a celebratory nature and designed to uphold the dignity and wellness of senior citizen. They are also aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle.
Journalists are invited to attend.
Details of the events are as follows:
Venue: Soshanguve, Block X Sport Complex
Date: Thursday, 1 October 2009
Time: 10h00
For more information contact:
Teddy Gomba
Cell: 071 673 7897
Mandla Sidu
Cell: 082 773 9013
Issued by: Department of Health and Social Development, Gauteng Provincial Government
30 September 2009
