Peter Freer spent a great day playing gateball with Gateball Argentina. Walter Maeto met Peter at the World Champs in Sao Paulo, and asked Peter to come to their regular Sunday event, just outside Buenos Aires.
Lots of players, and we started with 10 minutes of warm-up calisthenics. The 20 odd teams were split into Over 75 and Under 75, which gives you an idea of the age ranges – but all players were skilful, even if all of us had some bad shots. Eight courts, on fairly long grass. Each team played 8 games, and refereed another 3-4 so a long day. Huge shared meal half way through, and lots of bonhomie!
Several players were sporting kangaroo pins and Canberra Gateball badges, which we’d presented to officials for our World Champ games in Brazil. A really good day!
Peter…What a wonderful opportunity. Thanks for sharing all this with us. Most impressive the numbers they get at a regular Sunday session. Obviously well catered for at lunch time. Many in photo appear in the under 75 category? Still many of us aim for longevity in the game…brilliant play is a bonus!
So wonderful to see barriers being broken down as all can enjoy a game. Thanks Peter.