The table presents information on the number of participants from two age groups between 2008 and 2012.
Overall, the number of athlete in two categories witnessed an upward trend throughout the period. Notably, those aged 18-39 experienced a more considerable increase whereas the 40+ age group observed a smaller climb over the entire period.
Regarding two distinct age groups, people aged 18-39 stood at 1,200 initially, 400 higher than those in the 40+ age group, which accounted for only 800 in 2008. Interestingly, those aged 18-39 exhibited a significant rise, climbing sharply by 5500 to reach 1,750 at the end of the period. Likewise, the over 40 age group also recorded a marginal increase of 50 each year, growing slightly from 800 to 1,050 in 2012, a rise of only 250 participants.
Turning next to the total participants, 2,000 athletes were recorded in 2008. This figure still increased to reach 2,400 in 2010 before rising marginally to 2,800 in the last phase, representing a rise of 40% throughout the period.
