Gunnedah team at Elders Olympics

A team of six from Gunnedah took part in this year’s Elders Olympics, held at the Inverell netball courts from last Wednesday to Friday.

The members of ‘Gunnedah Aboriginal Elders’ were among more than 300 participants from around NSW, as participants were required to be at least 50 years of age and identify as indigenous.

All games were team-based and not judged by individual achievements, with the Gunnedah participants particularly enjoying quoits, egg-and-spoon races and shooting hoops while other activities included egg-and-baton relays, beanbag throwing and passing a football.

Another highlight of the day was the usual march around the field, as each team showcased its colourful uniform along with a banner.

GoCo growth and marketing leader Jacinta Cipolla said the Gunnedah participants “enjoy playing games and cheering each other on without the element of competitiveness being the priority”.

“Their favourite part for the Olympics is reconnecting with the other teams they meet each year at the games,” she said.

“The team is very excited to return next year.”

Having won this year’s event, the Biirrinba Coastal Emus from Maclean earned the right to host next year’s Elders Olympics.