Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will observe Olympic Day Run 2017 in the capital and across the country today (Friday) as part of the IOC’s global program to popularize Olympic movement.
The Day Run, aiming to establish peace all over the World through Sports, will start from Ramna Tennis
Complex at 7 am and terminate at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) after parading Engineers
Institute, Foreign Ministry, Press Club, Baitul Mokkaram and National Sports Council areas.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Dr Biren Sikder MP is expected to present in the Day Run opening program as chief guest.
Participation in the Olympic Day Run will remain open to all sports-loving people.
On occasion of Olympic Day run, the BOA will organize various programs including blood donation, painting competition, prize distribution ceremony, seminar and unveil cover of the Olympic book.
The blood donation program will be held on the same day at BNS at 8 am while painting competition will be held Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Complex at 10 am.
The prize distribution ceremony, seminar and unveil of Olympic book will be taken place at BOA auditorium on the following day Saturday (July 29).