Athletes aged 55 and older took to the University of VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 McKinnon Gym and Centennial Stadium in the Greater Victoria 2022 55+ BC Games.

The badminton and track and field events kicked off Wednesday (Sept. 14) morning with athletes travelling from all over the province to compete in the annual, multisport competition.

Track and field action was packed, with the womenB次元官网网址檚 55-plus 5000 metre, womenB次元官网网址檚 70-plus 5,000 metre, menB次元官网网址檚 55 to 69 5,000 metre, menB次元官网网址檚 200-metre pentathlon and menB次元官网网址檚 1,500-metre pentathlon races all taking place.

Other events included the menB次元官网网址檚 pentathlon long jump, menB次元官网网址檚 pentathlon javelin throw, menB次元官网网址檚 pentathlon discus throw, menB次元官网网址檚 55 to 64 hammer throw, menB次元官网网址檚 65 to 74 hammer throw, menB次元官网网址檚 75 plus hammer throw, womenB次元官网网址檚 55 to 69 hammer throw and womenB次元官网网址檚 70-plus hammer throw.

Badminton action also kicked off with round-robin play for all ages, including singles, doubles and mixed doubles events.

Action is set to continue for both sports, with the competition coming to a close on Saturday (Sept. 17).

Admission is free for spectators at all venues throughout the event. For more information, visit .

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