Healthy role models: Lower Austria honors the best senior athletes of the year

Healthy role models: Lower Austria honors the best senior athletes of the year

As part of an annual event, the state of Lower Austria has recognized outstanding services from senior athletes. This year the athlete Peter Haberler, who was nominated for his achievements, was particularly the focus year.

The solemn occasion made it possible to honor athletes from the hobby area and competitions, which have emerged through extraordinary sporting achievements. Senior Councilor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister emphasized the importance of physical activity in old age: "Especially in old age, physical upgrading has a positive effect on a vital, fulfilling and independent life. People who achieve extraordinary success in sport in advanced age can serve as a motivation for an entire generation."

appreciation and motivation

• Peter Haberler: As one of the outstanding athletes, Haberler was not only nominated, but also made aware of the importance of movement in old age. His achievements are a sign that great successes are also possible in senior citizens.
• Event: Every year the state of Lower Austria will honor senior athletes to create role models that encourage other older people to do sports.
• people involved: In addition to the state councilor, other celebrities were also present to give the athletes their recognition, including State President Hannes Bauer.

This award is not just a simple honor, but is intended to illustrate how important sport and exercise are in old age. A awareness is thus created that fitness and health should be in the foreground in every phase of life. The event has also shown that there are no age limits in sport and that older people are often recognized by their commitment and commitment in sports such as cycling or hiking.

The motivation and inspiration that runs out of these senior athletes are a valuable example for everyone and can make it particularly younger generations to pay attention to their health and fitness. The initiatives of the state of Lower Austria in senior support are an important step in this direction.