Promoting Healthy Aging through Walking Football: A National initiative bridging sports medicine research with community-led wellness across Malaysia.
Safe physical activity participation across 8 nationwide locations, directly mitigating age-related chronic disease risks.
Secured Walking Football as a main sport in Hari Sukan Negara, establishing a permanent platform for inclusive sports.
Strategic collaboration with KBS and MOH to integrate evidence-based exercise into national health promotion tools.
The STAY FIT project is systematically mapped to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to ensure high-level institutional impact.
Preventive healthcare through sports medicine intervention for older adults.
Training and certification for officials and community volunteers.
Reducing age-based barriers to competitive and social sports.
Building sustainable community clubs and social support networks.
Multi-agency cooperation with KBS, MOH, and NGOs for national reach.
By translating Sports Medicine research into a scalable community intervention, we empower seniors to manage physical health safely. Participants showed measurable gains in confidence and mobility.
90% Participant satisfaction with course delivery and safety protocols.
Beyond the pitch, the project fosters social capital. The establishment of independent clubs in Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur ensures that seniors have a permanent community support structure.
Formation of registered community associations supporting long-term ownership.
Last Update: 30/04/2026