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Senior citizens, a vast and beautiful part of India’s population – were once young too. When we look at their faces today, lined with years and wisdom, we often see only age. But that’s not the whole story. They were once full of energy, laughter, and dreams. They played, they ran, they climbed trees, fell down, and got back up. They have done multiple things that we don’t know about. And, they lived the same childhoods so many of us cherish today — full of games, street cricket, badminton in narrow alleys, or football in the heavy rains.

As they grew older, something started to change. Life slowly became more about responsibilities than recreation. The focus shifted from the playground to the classroom, then from the job to families. Somewhere between raising children, managing households, working long hours, and meeting society’s expectations, play quietly stepped out of their lives. Not because they didn’t love it anymore, but because they were told it was time to “grow up”. And growing up means you have to give up many of your dreams, which include sports, too.  

For many, dreams were redefined not by passion but by necessity. The joy that once came from a game of kabaddi or kho-kho was replaced by the pride of building a family, creating a home, and ensuring stability. That became a new win. And while something to deeply respect, it’s also worth asking, why did you give up on sports? Does growing older in our society mean giving up on joy of movement, competition, and fun? 

At Competdge, we believe it does not have to be the way. Age should never be a reason to stop playing. It’s all the more reason to start again. Sports aren’t just for the young – they’re for the young at heart. For laughter, for connection, for health, and for reclaiming a part of yourself that may have been left behind. We want to create spaces where our seniors can relive their childhood, not just in memories, but in action. To feel that rush again – not for medals, but for moments. 

Because everyone deserves to play. And no one is ever too old to feel alive again.