Seniors Celebrate International Day with Mega Walking Sports in Matosinhos

The initiative at the Padrão da Légua Municipal Pavilion brought together dozens of seniors for a morning dedicated to sports and social interaction.

Elderly people practicing adapted sports in a municipal hall, promoting health and social interaction.
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Elderly people practicing adapted sports in a municipal hall, promoting health and social interaction.

The International Day of Older Persons was marked in Matosinhos with Mega Walking Sports, an event that gathered dozens of seniors at the Padrão da Légua Municipal Pavilion for a morning of sports and social interaction.

The initiative, held yesterday, challenged participants to try adapted, low-impact sports modalities. The aim was to promote mobility, health, and active aging among seniors.
With great energy and enthusiasm, participants brought to life a morning that highlighted the importance of regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits for improving quality of life in later years.
Based on information from the official source: Matosinhos Sport, E.M. (02/10/2026)