The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) will join the rest of the world in celebrating Olympic Day 2015 on June 23 and to commemorate the occasion, the GOA has invited affiliates to organize Olympic Day activities between June 20 and June 27.
The disciplines will include Cycling, Badminton, Weightlifting, Taekwondo, Rugby, Karate, Tennis, Table Tennis, Swimming and Volleyball. Additionally, the Special Olympics athletes will play Bocce, while Swimming, Cycling and Athletics will combine to organize a Sprint Triathlon.
As customary, the highlight will be the Olympic Day Run/Walk/Jog.
This will be held on June 28 starting at the YMCA, Thomas Lands at 06:00hrs. All are invited to participate.
Join the Guyana Olympic Association as we join with the rest of the world in celebrating Olympic Day 2015.
According to a release from the GOA, the Olympic Day was first celebrated on June 23, 1948 with the goal of celebrating the Olympic movement and the Olympic ideals. It continues to be celebrated on June 23 of each year and all National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have been encouraged to organize Olympic Day activities.
Olympic Day Runs were introduced in 1987 and are now organized by over a hundred NOCs.
Over the past few years, Olympic Day has been celebrated under the three pillars – Move, Learn and Discover. Move encourages persons of all ages and abilities to be involved in some form of physical activity; Learn involves the teaching of Olympic Values and providing information on the positive effects of sport on society; Discover encourages persons to attempt sports which they have not previously tried.
Interested persons can contact the Guyana Olympic Association (223-6376) or visit ‘Olympic House’ (76 High Street, Kingston) for more information and to complete entry forms.
Participants will receive an Olympic Day t-shirt and a Certificate signed by the President of the International Olympic Committee. Monetary prizes and trophies will be awarded for the Team Run.
