BSS
  21 Jun 2023, 19:53

Olympic Day Run to be held Friday

 DHAKA, June 21, 2023 (BSS)- The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will hold the Olympic Day Run 2023 Friday (June 23) as part of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) global program to popularize the Olympic movement.

    BOA will celebrate the "Olympic Day" in the capital and seven other divisions across the country in a benefiting manner with the slogan: "Let's Move".

    The day's activities will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at the Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Complex in the morning. The rally will begin from Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Complex at 9 am and terminate at the same place after passing Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium, Dainik Banla, Baitul Mokkaram north gate, Paltan intersection and zero point.

    Bangladesh Olympic Association's (BOA) Secretary General Syed Shahed Reza will present in the rally as the chief guest.

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

    The budget of Olympic Day Run is estimated at Taka 18 lakh, 46 thousand and five hundred. Day Run sponsor partner Square Food and Beverage will provide Taka 10 lakh. Trust Bank is also providing financial support of Taka five lakh.

    In this regards, a press conference was held today (Wednesday) BOA auditorium to provide all the details of the Day Run.

    BOA's Deputy Secretary General Ashikur Rahman Miku BOA's, Director General Brigadier General (Retd.) Samach A Khan, were among others, also present at the press conference.