Lower Austria's senior athlete characterize outstanding services

Lower Austria's senior athlete characterize outstanding services

In the heart of Lower Austria, the outstanding performance of sporting seniors will be recognized again in 2024. Every year, athletes who are extraordinary at the age of over 60 are awarded in different categories. This is done as part of the “Senior Sporters of the Year” competition. This initiative is launched by the State Councilor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister to underline the importance of sport and movement in old age.

"Especially in old age, physical upgrading has a positive effect on a vital, fulfilling and independent life," emphasized Teschl-Hofmeister. It emphasizes that the sporting successes of these older people are role models who show how health and fitness can be maintained into old age. "It is impressive to see how many older people in Lower Austria health is important and want to remain active," she added.

The excellent in detail

This year's award winners set standards in their disciplines:

• hobby, women: Ingrid Wonisch
• hobby, men: Reinhard Schulz
• championship national, women: Brigitte Fritscher
• championship national, men: Herbert Pfundner
• championship international, women: Martina Gansterer
• Cup International, Men: Franz Galuska
• oldest athlete: Margaretha Schieder (99 years)
• oldest athlete: Johann Thaller (88 years)

The award was open to all Lower Austrians aged 60 and over, which showed special sporting talent, be it in national or international competitions or in the hobby area. The event was launched in cooperation with the senior citizens 'organizations Nös Seniors and the Pensioners' Association Lower Austria.

The former ski alpine world champion Lizz Görgl, who moderated the evening and not only honored the award winners, also took part in the award ceremony, but also gave valuable tips on promoting health and the joy of movement in old age

The commitment and the achievements of these seniors are not only remarkable, but also inspiring for all generations that show that sport and fitness are not a question of age. With a variety of nominations, the popularity and relevance of this competition became clear, which was recognized by numerous congratulations and supporters present.