An example to follow... the Benfica way!

WALKING FOOTBALL AT BENFICA

The World Health Organization (WHO) came to see the Benfica Foundation's Walking Football project on the field and recognized its importance in promoting physical activity, making a positive contribution to public health policies. An example to follow!

Since 2016, the Benfica Foundation has been developing its Walking Football project as a tool to promote active ageing. It was a pioneer in Portugal in promoting and disseminating this sport, which applies to people over 50, recognizing its wide-ranging benefits for the well-being and physical and mental health of the elderly.

It was in this context that the World Health Organization became better acquainted on the ground with the work that the Benfica Foundation has been developing, recognizing that it fits in extremely positively with public health policies through the effective promotion of physical activity.

It is estimated that promoting this type of initiative can help saving 10,000 lives every year by protecting citizens from diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

The sport will continue to be developed by the Benfica Foundation, increasingly reinforcing its status as a social partner of the State and civil society in promoting healthier and more cohesive communities with high levels of well-being.