90-year-old with Parkinson’s enters weightlifting contest

A 90-year-old with Parkinson’s disease was cheered on by three generations of her family while competing in a weightlifting competition for over 70’s in Taipei, Taiwan.

During the three-round competition, Cheng Chen Chin-Mei lifted 35, 40 and 45 kg.

Taiwan aims to establish 288 fitness clubs for elderly people nationwide by 2025, with reports projecting a median age of 48.7 by 2030.

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