2024 Olympic Day Celebration Spreads to Multiple States in Nigeria

This year’s Olympic Day celebrations will be held in 16 states and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on 29 June 2024.

They are Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Ondo, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Gombe, Kogi, Ebonyi, Taraba, Plateau, Adamawa, Osun Enugu and Imo.

According to a statement by Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer of the NOC Lagos the event will witness a series of physical fitness and recreational activities, including aerobic exercises plus 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, as a way of life, holds a lot of promise in helping humanity to stay healthy through sports.

The Olympic Day, celebrated annually to commemorate the birth of the Olympic Movement, will be flagged off in Nigeria by Engr. Habu Gumel, president of NOC.

In Lagos, the celebrations will centre around the 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.

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 comes up just a few days before the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August 2024.