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00:04When we talk about award ceremonies at sporting events
00:07The images that come to everyone's mind
00:08Are they all tall, young, and beautiful hostesses?
00:13However, the Nago Crow Games in Japan, which are currently in full swing...
00:18This shattered the public's preconceived notions.
00:20Let the silver-haired people on the awards stage become the focus of everyone's attention.
00:25point
00:25What about the swimming and martial arts award ceremonies over the past few days?
00:28Many viewers noticed a group of elderly volunteers with white hair.
00:32Holding this medal tray, he stood on the same stage as the young, award-winning athletes.
00:38Appearance
00:38This scene breaks with convention, showcasing a cross-generational contrast.
00:43It quickly sparked heated discussions online.
00:45In response to public curiosity, the head of the Asian Games organizing committee stated...
00:50explain
00:50The entire awards ceremony was conducted by volunteers.
00:54Moreover, there is absolutely no upper age limit.
00:56There is no requirement that youth participation is mandatory.
00:59There was no deliberate arrangement for elderly people to be in charge of award presentations.
01:02Moreover, these volunteers are all working without pay; they are not receiving any salary.
01:06Based on recruitment standards
01:08Each volunteer can fill out three volunteer lists.
01:11As will be in accordance with the intention of the declaration.
01:13There is also a real need to allocate work.
01:16For example, although the elderly cannot lift heavy objects.
01:18But during the awards ceremony, the tray was carried
01:21More than enough to guide the route.
01:23After two to three hours of rigorous training, they can be professionally employed.
01:28According to the data released by the organizing committee...
01:30The age of the volunteers at this Asian Games...
01:33It spans ages 18 to 91
01:3618 to 91, not 18 to 19
01:3918 to 91
01:40The oldest volunteer is a 91-year-old grandfather.
01:43He said he had been retired for many years.
01:45I missed the Tokyo Olympics volunteer team before.
01:47My purpose in participating in this volunteer work is to contribute to the international sporting event.
01:53force
01:53Because young Japanese people have to face academic pressure
01:55The pressure of both full-time and part-time work
01:58It's hard to squeeze out so many days to be a volunteer without any intention of doing so.
02:01On the contrary, what about retired elderly people?
02:03There will be ample time
02:04They also have an enthusiasm for participating in public community services.
02:07Therefore, this group of silver-haired soldiers perfectly fills the gap in large-scale events.
02:12Human resource vacancies
02:13This also gave this Asian Games a different look from previous years, featuring a unique scene of elderly people.
02:18And this phenomenon of silver-haired volunteers
02:21This also coincides with Japan's aging population structure.
02:24The latest statistics released by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications show...
02:27In Japan, people aged 65 and over account for 29.6% of the total population.
02:33It set a new historical record
02:35That means approximately 3 out of every 10 Japanese people...
02:38Seniors aged 65 and above
02:40From taxi drivers on the street
02:43Park security
02:43From traffic guide to community administrator
02:46Elderly people can be seen sticking to their posts in all walks of life.
02:50This is gradually becoming the norm in aging countries like Japan.
