News
6 August, 2024
Olympics for all ages
Woodford Manor Aged Care had an exciting kick-off to the Olympics, as it hosted its very own boxing match between resident Kay Hooper and employee Sharni Wilson, with professional boxer Liam Wilson presenting the medal.
Liam served as his twin sister’s coach while also mediating the fight, naming 82 year old, Bad to the Bone Hooper the winner.
Spitfire Wilson and Bad to the Bone Hopper went three rounds, with Ms Hooper knocking Ms Wilson to the ground on a few occasions.
Ms Wilson, as opposed to her twin brother and Ms Hooper, never trained boxing before, having her young age on her side.
Despite this, skill and practice still proved to be more important to win the gold medal.
The Manor and event organisers went above and beyond, printing t-shirts, buying medals, setting up a ring and even building a podium.
“I just want to thank all the effort that went into bringing this spectacle together,” Ms Hooper said.
Her boxing coach, Lee-Ann Swan, said Ms Hooper was a real inspiration of what elderly people can still do, with Ms Hooper training twice a week for the past four years.
“It showcases the elderly can keep going and have mobility,” Ms Swan said.
Liam said it was an great to be there and support his sister and the facility of his local area.
