June 23, 2024 – This year’s Olympic Day celebrations will be held in 16 states and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on June 29, 2024.
They are Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Ondo, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Gombe, Kogi, Ebonyi, Taraba, Plateau, Adamawa, Osun Enugu and Imo.
A statement released by Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer of the NOC, notes that in Lagos, a series of physical fitness and recreational activities will be organised, including aerobic exercises and other side attractions.
The Chairman of NOC Sport For All Commission, Dr Abdul Ibrahim, urges participants to take it easy, stressing that Olympic Day is not a competition to win prizes but to serve as a reminder that exercise holds a lot of promise in helping humanity to stay healthy through sports as a way of life
The Olympic Day, celebrated annually to commemorate the birth of the Olympic Movement, will occur on Saturday, June 29th, 2024.
In Lagos, the celebrations will centre around the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Secretariat.
The event will kick off at 8:30 am with an energetic aerobic exercise session, inviting participants of all ages to get their hearts pumping and bodies moving.
Following the warm-up, the program will shift its focus to showcasing the diverse range of sports that make up the Olympic Games.
Local athletes and sports clubs will captivate the audience with thrilling demonstrations, providing a glimpse into the skills and dedication required to excel at these disciplines.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. To uncover the next generation of sporting stars, the organisers have planned a talent hunt component within the festivities. Budding athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their talents, with the chance to be identified and nurtured by sports development experts.
As the day progresses, the event will culminate in a special presentation ceremony, where participants will receive diplomas to recognise their enthusiasm and participation in the Olympic Day celebrations.
This gesture aims to inspire and encourage the community to continue their active engagement with sports and the Olympic ideals.
This year’s Olympic Day would be just a few days before the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Games will be held from July 26 to Aug. 11, 2024.
The event will be flagged off by Engr. Habu Gumel, president of NOC.
