5th Edition  ·  Open International  ·  January 30, 2027

All Kerala
Senior
Athletics
Meet

India's premier senior athletics meet now welcoming athletes from across the globe. Compete, connect and celebrate active ageing in Kochi.

📍 Kochi, Kerala, India
🗓 January 30, 2027
🏃 Age 60+  ·  Masters Athletics
🌍 Open to all nations
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60+
Age Eligible
2000+
GNAFCC Cities
25+
Event Categories
About the Meet

Where Age Is a Badge of Honour

AKSAM is Kerala's flagship senior athletics event, celebrating masters athletes aged 60 and above. Now in its 5th edition, AKSAM 2027 takes a historic step: opening its doors internationally to athletes and intergenerational teams from across the globe.

🏅 Masters Athletics 🌿 Active Ageing 🌍 International 2027
Edition
5th AKSAM
Date
Jan 30, 2027
Location
Kochi, Kerala
Min. Age
60 Years

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Athletics Programme

Events & Categories

A full Masters Athletics programme following international federation (WMA) standards, open to athletes from all nations.

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Track Events
100m · 200m · 400m · 800m · 1500m · 5000m — short and middle distance sprints and runs on a certified track.
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Road Events
10K Road Race along scenic Kochi roads, open to individual and relay categories.
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Field – Throws
Shot Put · Discus Throw · Hammer Throw · Javelin — strength and technique in recognised Masters field disciplines.
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Field – Jumps
Long Jump · High Jump · Triple Jump — agility and explosive power across all eligible age groups.
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Race Walk
1500m & 5000m Race Walk — a technically demanding discipline with international adjudication.
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Relay
4×100m & 4×400m Relay — team events celebrating collective spirit and intergenerational bonds.

Age Group Categories — Click your age group to see events

International athletes welcome. Athletes holding valid Masters Athletics registration from their national federation are eligible. WMA performance standards apply.
Signature Feature

Generation Games 2027

The Generation Games is an intergenerational sport concept pioneered in Norway — pairing senior athletes with younger participants to compete and connect across age groups. AKSAM 2027 brings this to India for the first time, adapted for South Indian cultural traditions.

🇳🇴🇮🇳 In collaboration with the founders in Norway & WHO-GNAFCC Kochi
Open to all nations Intergenerational teams Indian Traditional games & selected games inspired from across the world
South India Cultural Activities
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Pallanguzhi Relay
Traditional · Indian Traditional Games
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Pambaram Precision
Traditional top-spinning · Kerala
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Kite Flying
Intergenerational pairs · Pan-India
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Thiruvathirakali Circle
Folk dance relay · Kerala
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Aadu Puli Attam
Tiger & goat strategy · South India
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Uriyadi Guided Challenge
Blindfolded pairs · Onam tradition
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Kolam Speed Relay
Rangoli · Tamil Nadu
2,000+

Cities in the WHO Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities & Communities will have visibility of AKSAM 2027

🌐   WHO-GNAFCC · Age-Friendly Cities Network · Kochi is a member city
Our Partners

Organised With Pride

MAGICS NGO
MAGICS NGO

Metropolitan Association for Geriatric Initiatives & Community Services, Kochi

Revive Foundation
Revive Foundation

Co-organiser committed to active and healthy ageing across Kerala

Supported By

Kerala Senior Citizens Dept. Sacred Heart College, Kochi WHO-GNAFCC Kochi
Photo Archive

Moments that define AKSAM — speed, strength, spirit and a community that refuses to slow down.

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