The Organising Committee has joined forces with the British Gymnastics Foundation (BGF) to carry out its "Love to Move" initiative in the host city.

It uses seated activities to help older people with their memory, balance, flexibility and finger dexterity.

Organisers of the event in Liverpool have committed to training a minimum of 20 staff in seven care homes across the city to deliver sessions as part of the programme.

They claim it will act as a legacy initiative for the Championships, set to be the largest sporting event ever held in Liverpool.

"Our Love to Move programme integrates the use of gymnastic foundation skills, cognitive stimulation therapy and social activities," said BGF head of programmes Louise Roberts. 

"The exercises work the left and right sides of the brain separately, which benefits older people and those living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment. 

"We have seen the positive impact Love to Move can have on the physical and cognitive aspects of older people in the last few years and we want to reach as many care homes in the City of Liverpool as we can so that more people can feel the benefits. 

"We are proud to be part of the World Gymnastics Championships 2022 legacy project and are looking forward to creating sustainable Love to Move sessions across the city."

Organisers this week celebrated exactly one year to go until the start of the Championships on October 29 2022.

Gymnasts including former world uneven bars champion Joe Fraser, Olympic bronze medallists Jennifer and Jessica Gadirova and Beth Tweddle, the first British female gymnast to win a medal at the European Championships, World Championships and Olympic Games, took part in celebrations to mark the milestone.

"We are extremely excited to be delivering a world-class event for the city of Liverpool," said Organising Committee chair Claire Lewis.

"The World Championships will be an incredible spectacle in an iconic UK sporting city, and we will bring an innovative, inclusive and engaging event that includes an outstanding spectator experience.

"So many of the world’s biggest gymnastics stars, along with a host of exceptional young talent will be bringing their A-game to Liverpool and one year away we are already on the edge of our seats. 

"We are very much looking forward to introducing the thrill of gymnastics to a new generation and bringing the sport closer than ever to local communities."