Udupi: Udupi Deputy Commissioner Kurma Rao said senior citizens should be a source of inspiration to the youth by involving themselves in physical activities.

He was speaking after inaugurating sports and cultural activities organised for the elderly here, recently.

The DC said age should not be a barrier to take part in sports. The sports activities helps a person to be physically active and develop a creative mind. He added that it is an opportunity for the senior citizens to step out from the dark phase of Covid-19 that had forced them to stay indoors. Udupi ZP Chief Executive Officer Dr Naveen Bhat said the sports should be actively pursued post retirement. Activities like singing, painting and playing Carom were organised.