Elderly badminton player set to participate in World Senior Championships
Ready to dive into the world of Champions, aged and ageless? Buckle up, folks, 'cause we're talking 'bout the 2025 World Masters Games, set to light up Taipei and New Taipei City!
Starting from the latter half of May, this quadrennial extravaganza will bring together more than 20,000 athletes, about 2,000 of them being the spry seniors aged 65 or above. That's right, we've got our silver foxes and rockin' grannies sprinting, swimming, and serving aces to prove that age is just a number!
With the spotlight on athletes aged 30 and above, it's the perfect stage for the young-at-heart to show off their moves. And guess who's ready to leave the audience in awe? A 104-year-old badminton player from Taiwan – Lin Yu-mao – going by the nickname of Taiwan's answer to Forrest Gump! Yep, he's looking all sprightly in his red attire, insisting that color gives him an energy boost, especially on the court.
Our heroic guys and gals– including Lin – are competing for the gold, and one thing's for sure: this games' motto, "sports beyond age and life without limits," is gonna ring loud and clear! Talkin' about 93-year-old Su Chen-tsun, he's got over 20 years of experience in woodball (remember that one?) and is ultra-confident about keeping that gold medal in Taiwan.
As for Chen Yen-ti and Lin Ju-tsung, these spirited seniors are clocking more miles in the pool than you even think about doing on vacation, and still finding time to cycle, practice qigong, and dish out shrewd advice to the kids. In Chen's case, she's set her sights on breaking her own national record in the 50m backstroke for those aged 90 to 94.
Now, we can't forget about Lin Ju-tsung and his master swimming techniques, particularly his expertise in a dive during swim meets. His advice to the young guns: "Show 'em who's boss, kid!"
And while Lin Yu-mao is Taiwan's oldest athlete, it seems someone from Thailand has him beat by a year. Yep, a 105-year-old centenarian track-and-field athlete will also be in the house!
To top it all off, Taipei Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua stated that the games attracted more than 25,000 applications. With so many incredible stories unfolding, folks, grab your popcorn, because the 2025 World Masters Games are going to be a show-stopper!
In spite of being 105 years old, a Thai track-and-field athlete will compete alongside Lin Yu-mao, who is still the oldest athlete from Taiwan. With his mastery of badminton, Lin Yu-mao, also known as Taiwan's answer to Forrest Gump, is eager to leave the audience in awe at the 2025 World Masters Games. Chen Yen-ti and Lin Ju-tsung, being veterans in swimming and other sports, are certified role models, providing shrewd advice to younger athletes.
