PHOTOS| Javelin throw, Wheelchair race: Seniors take aim at Olympics

Updated On Jun 14, 2017 03:08 pm IST

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A participant reacts after crossing the finishing line of the steeple chase event during the ‘Olympics for Seniors’ at King Baudouin stadium in Brussels, Belgium. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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A participant reacts after crossing the finishing line of the steeple chase event during the ‘Olympics for Seniors’ at King Baudouin stadium in Brussels, Belgium. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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Brussels hosted its first ‘Olympics for Seniors’, giving the chance for people aged between 75 and 96 the chance to compete in a range of adapted sports at the national stadium. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 14, 2017 03:08 pm IST

Brussels hosted its first ‘Olympics for Seniors’, giving the chance for people aged between 75 and 96 the chance to compete in a range of adapted sports at the national stadium. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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A participant is pushed by an assistant as they take part in the 4x25 metres relay during the ‘Olympics for Seniors’ event at King Baudouin stadium. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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A participant is pushed by an assistant as they take part in the 4x25 metres relay during the ‘Olympics for Seniors’ event at King Baudouin stadium. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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More than 130 residents of private rest homes took part in activities ranging from throwing a wool ball, tossing a pancake, a music quiz and a wheelchair relay of four times 25 meters. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 14, 2017 03:08 pm IST

More than 130 residents of private rest homes took part in activities ranging from throwing a wool ball, tossing a pancake, a music quiz and a wheelchair relay of four times 25 meters. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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Participants are pushed by assistants as they take part in the 4x25 metres relay . (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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Participants are pushed by assistants as they take part in the 4x25 metres relay . (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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A participant takes part in the javelin throw event. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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A participant takes part in the javelin throw event. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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A participant sits in a wheelchair as she takes part in the steeple chase event. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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A participant sits in a wheelchair as she takes part in the steeple chase event. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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Brussels and ‘A Travers les Arts’, an organization working with rest home residents, decided to launch the first edition to promote outdoor activities for elderly people. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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Brussels and ‘A Travers les Arts’, an organization working with rest home residents, decided to launch the first edition to promote outdoor activities for elderly people. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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In line with Olympic founder Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s principle, the important thing was not winning, but taking part. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 14, 2017 03:08 pm IST

In line with Olympic founder Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s principle, the important thing was not winning, but taking part. (Francois Lenoir / REUTERS)

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