For Nantes seniors aged 60 and over. It is possible to play sports at any age, and many sports activities can be adapted for seniors, with a wide range of options available across the Nantes area. Yet this is still not widely known among older adults and their loved ones. To raise awareness and introduce people to these activities, the Ville de Nantes is organizing a new edition of the Senior Olympics on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at stadium Pierre-Quinon in Nantes, in partnership with municipal facilities, alongside its nonprofit partners and local sports organizations. Over the course of the day, around one hundred seniors will compete in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, taking part in boccia, volleyball, walking football, and weightlifting. These matches are adapted in terms of equipment, pace, duration, and setup, with events lasting around fifteen minutes each. Participation is free, all levels are welcome, and no prior sports experience is required. The teams will bring together participants aged 60 to 100, athletes or not, of all physical abilities, with several levels and varying degrees of independence. In total, 16 teams will be formed, and two 1.5-hour training sessions will be offered in the spring, led by sports instructors to introduce the four sporting events that will be practiced and allow the teams to get to know one another. A forum of associations and sports clubs offering activities in Nantes for seniors, including demonstrations, will take place at the stadium after the Olympics. No obligation, open to anyone who wishes to attend. For Nantes seniors aged 60 and over. It is possible to play sports at any age, and many sports activities can be adapted for seniors, with a wide range of options available across the Nantes area. Yet this is still not widely known among older adults and their loved ones. To raise awareness and introduce people to these activities, the Ville de Nantes is organizing a new edition of the Senior Olympics on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at stadium Pierre-Quinon in Nantes, in partnership with municipal facilities, alongside its nonprofit partners and local sports organizations. Over the course of the day, around one hundred seniors will compete in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, taking part in boccia, volleyball, walking football, and weightlifting. These matches are adapted in terms of equipment, pace, duration, and setup, with events lasting around fifteen minutes each. Participation is free, all levels are welcome, and no prior sports experience is required. The teams will bring together participants aged 60 to 100, athletes or not, of all physical abilities, with several levels and varying degrees of independence. In total, 16 teams will be formed, and two 1.5-hour training sessions will be offered in the spring, led by sports instructors to introduce the four sporting events that will be practiced and allow the teams to get to know one another. A forum of associations and sports clubs offering activities in Nantes for seniors, including demonstrations, will take place at the stadium after the Olympics. No obligation, open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Source: Nantes Métropole