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NO fewer than 2,000 participants participated at the 2023 Olympic Day Run in Lagos

Athletes, earobic clubs and school children joined millions across the world to take part in the annual global event.

Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in a message read by Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee  preaches togetherness on Olympic Day celebrations.

The 2023 edition is tagged ‘Lets Move’ .

Bach urged member Associations to embrace  sports as it embodies the spirit of togetherness as well as spreading joy to participants.

“The beauty of sports is that it inspires the world to move and it brings us all together as a community, no matter where we are or how we chose to move.

” When we do sport, it inspires us to always give our best. When we do sport,it keeps our mind and body strong and healthy.

Some Nigerian Olympians led by Chioma Ajunwa and Henry Amike were part of the even.

The Chairman of the Sports-for-All Commission,  Ibrahim Abdul of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), called on Nigerians to show interest in the global event. 

”This is a significant event that promotes the values and goals set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC),” he said.

The  Secretary of Sports For All Commission, Augustine Odigie, said this year’s theme for the Olympic Day celebration “Let’s Move,” was sending a powerful message of promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.

”It is encouraging to note that 17 states in Nigeria participated in this year’s Olympic Day.

”This number showcases the wide participation and interest in the celebration, further reinforcing the success of the occasion,” he said.

Meanwhile, the highlight of the Olympic Day includes, aerobics, dance, jogging and cultural display.

The participants were issued certificates of participation.

The event took place at the National Stadium, Lagos.

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