Who says retirement means hitting pause on your dreams? In a new CGTN feature, Wang Tao highlights how people of all ages are taking to the courts, fields, and tracks to challenge themselves and rediscover their passion for movement. 🏃♂️🏀
From former pros to weekend warriors, these sports enthusiasts prove that dedication doesn’t fade with age. Here’s how they’re making waves:
- Persistence Over Age: Meet 70-year-old Li Jun, who swapped morning tea for morning runs and now trains for his first 10K. He says, “Each step reminds me I’m still full of life.”
- Community & Camaraderie: In Mexico City, retirement home residents form a pickleball league, turning friendly matches into social highlights. 😊
- New Challenges, New Skills: Overseas traveler and former engineer Maria Silva took up surfing in Costa Rica at 65, showing us it’s never too late to catch the perfect wave. 🏄♀️
What drives them? A love for sports and the power of perseverance. As one enthusiast puts it, “When I hit the court, I’m not thinking about my age – I’m focused on every serve and every rally.” 🎾
CGTN’s Wang Tao reminds us that an active lifestyle opens doors to new friendships, fresh goals, and a stronger sense of self. Whether you’re 18 or 80, it’s all about embracing the game and creating new dreams beyond the swing. 🌟
Reference(s):
Beyond the Swing: Where passion and dedication create new dreams
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