Leicester 55+ Walking Football at King Power Stadium

A Leicester walking football group for people aged 55 and over stepped onto the pitch at King Power Stadium for a special small-sided match at Filbert Way, an event supported by the club's principal partner, BC.GAME.

The participants, part of Leicester City in the Community's ongoing program, experienced matchday surroundings before taking part in the fixture. Organizers provided BC.GAME-branded shirts to each player as a keepsake from the occasion at the stadium, home to Leicester City Football Club.

Walking football forms a key element of Leicester City in the Community's efforts to promote inclusive activities. The program enables older adults to remain physically active, socialize, and enjoy football in a low-impact format that prohibits running. It offers physical health benefits alongside social advantages, such as building friendships, strengthening community ties, and combating isolation.

Kar Kheng Giam, known as KK and chief executive officer of BC.GAME, highlighted the initiative's value. "We are pleased to support Leicester City in the Community's walking football programme and help provide participants with this King Power Stadium experience," he said. "Walking...