A walking football coach said he was on a mission to get more people from diverse communities involved in the sport.
The game is a slower-paced version of traditional football and helps to keep people aged over 50 active.
Age UK has introduced clubs throughout the country.
“If anyone feels lonely, isolated or wants to let off steam, then this is where they should come,” said Ash Banymandhub, from west London.
Mr Banymandhub, from Hounslow, who has coached a walking football club in Richmond for six years, said he felt “really happy seeing the joy it brings others and it’s a great way to stay active too”.
“That’s why I am trying to take this club to less affluent areas because there is a need for more Asian and black people to take part,” he added.
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