The Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture Zone 7 celebrated World Physical Activity Day on April 7 in Machala, organizing activities through its Actívate and Vamos a la Cancha programs. The event aimed to encourage sports and recreation as a way to reduce sedentary lifestyles.
The gathering took place at Zoila Ugarte Park in Machala, where children, youth, and adults participated in dance fitness classes, functional exercises, walks, and sports led by program instructors.
Flavio Villamizar, Zonal Coordinator 7 of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture (MINEDEC), said: “Esta celebración no solo promueve la importancia de la práctica deportiva, sino que también fortalece los lazos dentro de cada uno de los grupos que se benefician de nuestros servicios. Hoy damos muestra de que el trabajo del Gobierno Nacional va por buen camino al ver que juntos le decimos no al sedentarismo.”
Yolanda Castillo, a participant in the program, said: “Me siento contenta por formar parte de estos proyectos que nos permiten mantenernos saludables por medio del deporte; esperamos que estas iniciativas continúen por parte de nuestro presidente Daniel Noboa.”
Similar activities were held in Loja and Zamora cantons. Organizers reported strong participation from local residents. The ministry said these efforts show that sports and recreation can have a positive impact on people’s lives.
Officials indicated that the Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture will continue offering free public initiatives like these to support physical activity among citizens.
