The 2024 Olympic Day celebrations will be held in 16 states and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory featuring talent hunts for the next generation of sporting stars.
Budding athletes will have the the chance to be identified and nurtured by sports development experts.
States where the Olympic Festivals will be marked includes; Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Ondo, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Gombe, Kogi, Ebonyi, Taraba, Plateau, Adamawa, Osun Enugu and Imo.
According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tony Nezianya, a series of physical fitness and recreational activities, aerobics for participants of all ages will be organised.
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.
The event will be flagged off by the President of the NOC, Habu Gumel.
This year’s Olympic Day holds on Saturday June 29, few weeks to the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
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