Regional sporting and chess events held in Podlaskie, Poland

Several community events took place in the Podlaskie region of Poland, focusing on senior athletics and chess competition.

In Białystok, 132 seniors participated in the Third Age Student Games. The initiative, designed for individuals aged 55 and older, featured teams from various towns including Siemiatycze, Hajnówka, and Sokółka. Participants competed in a variety of physical and mental challenges, such as boccia, archery, minigolf, unihockey, and logic puzzles. The project is part of the ‘Active Senior 2026’ initiative, funded by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism and the Halina Konopacka LOTTO Foundation.

Additionally, the XV Chess Grand Prix was held in Terespol. The tournament featured 53 players competing across four categories: Women, Under-12, Under-18, and Open. Marcin Dudek emerged as the overall winner of the tournament. The event included participants ranging in age from 9 to 85 years old.