Participants compete in a giant-ball rolling event during the 46th Busan Mayor's Senior Sports Day at Sajik Gymnasium in Busan on Wednesday. (Yonhap)
Participants compete in a giant-ball rolling event during the 46th Busan Mayor's Senior Sports Day at Sajik Gymnasium in Busan on Wednesday. (Yonhap)

More than 3,500 senior citizens gathered in Busan on Wednesday for the annual Senior Sports Day, competing in events such as giant-ball rolling, mini basketball, ring toss and the traditional Korean game of yutnori.

According to the Busan Metropolitan Government, the competition offered both recreation and friendly rivalry, with participants from 16 districts and counties across the city vying for the Busan Mayor's Trophy.

Jointly organized by the city government and the Busan chapter of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, the event also serves as a qualifier for the National Senior Health Festival in November, with winners of the individual events earning the right to represent Busan.

Participants hold up word cards forming the slogan "Stay Active, Stay Healthy" during a word-card matching event at the 46th Busan Mayor's Senior Sports Day at Sajik Gymnasium in Busan on Wednesday. (Yonhap)
Participants hold up word cards forming the slogan "Stay Active, Stay Healthy" during a word-card matching event at the 46th Busan Mayor's Senior Sports Day at Sajik Gymnasium in Busan on Wednesday. (Yonhap)
Participants learn a group exercise routine before the start of the competitions at the 46th Busan Mayor's Senior Sports Day at Sajik Gymnasium in Busan on Wednesday. (Yonhap)
Participants learn a group exercise routine before the start of the competitions at the 46th Busan Mayor's Senior Sports Day at Sajik Gymnasium in Busan on Wednesday. (Yonhap)

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