Opatija hosts over 1,200 Nordic walkers

​Over 1,200 walkers from across Croatia, the oldest being 89, gathered in the northern Adriatic resort of Opatija on Saturday to hold the 11th Croatian festival of sports and recreation in Nordic walking on the occasion of World Health Day.

Bad weather did not disrupt one of the biggest and most popular local sports and recreation festivals, making Opatija and its environs the centre of Nordic walking celebrations.

The event included a Red Cross point at which people could have their blood pressure measured as well as several stands offering local products.

Participants could choose between four walking routes. They were divided into six categories - preschool age, younger pupils, older pupils, middle-aged, pensioners, and persons with disabilities.

Participants were welcomed by Opatija Mayor Fernando Kirigin and several sports officials.

The festival was held under the auspices of the Croatian Federation for Sports Recreation 'Sport for all', the Croatian Olympic Committee, the Croatian Nordic Walking Federation, the City of Opatija and its tourist board.

(Hina)

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