BOA to celebrate Olympic Day on Saturday

The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will hold the Olympic Day-2024 on Saturday (July 13) as part of the global programme of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to popularize its movement.

The BOA will celebrate the "Olympic Day" in the capital and seven other divisions across the country in a befitting manner with the slogan: "Let's Move", said a press release.

Olympic Day is celebrated worldwide on June 23 every year to mark the founding anniversary of the International Olympic Committee.

This year, on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha, the day is planned to be celebrated on July 13 instead of June 23 due to a public holiday.

In order to celebrate the Olympic Day, the BOA will organise a grand rally which will begin from Bangladesh Shishu Academy at 7:30 am and terminate at Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Complex adjoining the Bangabandhu National Stadium after passing Education Bhaban, Bangladesh Secretariat, Zero Points, and GPO.

BOA President General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed is expected to be present in the rally to preside over the programme.

Participation in the Olympic Day Run remains open to all sports-loving people.

After the rally, Bangladesh Ansar's orchestra team will perform a cultural programme. T-shirts and certificates will be provided for all the participants in the rally.