WalkAbout has launched India’s first athlete programme for people aged 55+, offering Rs 25,000 support, recognition, and national exposure. The initiative aims to spotlight older athletes who continue to compete, with applications now open across India.

Mumbai, 20th April 2026: WalkAbout, a community platform for active agers (55+) in India, has launched the WalkAbout Athlete Program, the country's first formal recognition and support initiative for competitive athletes aged 55 and above.

Nationwide search for veteran athletes

The program is a nationwide search for adults over 55 who are still actively competing in organised sport. Track and field, badminton, cycling, swimming, martial arts, kabaddi, hockey, pickleball, chess. Any sport recognised by a governing body.

The only requirement is that they haven't stopped. India has started making some strides for its youth. It has built powerful systems to find and support young sporting talent. WalkAbout wants to be the first to do it for the millions of adults over 50 who never left the field.