- The State Employees’ Social Security and Social Services Institute (Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado – ISSSTE) has been offering pensioners and retirees nationwide the opportunity to take part in sporting events in athletics, swimming, tai chi and catchball, through the DeportISSSTE programme since 1995.
- These events encourage older people to engage in physical activity and a healthy lifestyle, thus improving the retirees’ quality of life.
- Since these state, regional and national events began more than 20 years ago, the programme has grown significantly, with 3,129 retirees and pensioners competing at state level in 2016.
- In 2017, sporting events are being organized in each of ISSSTE’s 35 state offices as well as four regional events, with an average of 360 retirees participating in each one. If possible, a national event will also be held, with the participation of approximately 400 athletes.
Award Region
Award Year
2017
Country
Guideline book
Region
Main country
Main region