Olympic week celebrations culminate tomorrow

The St Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee (SVGOC) will complete its Olympic Week celebrations tomorrow, Saturday, June 17.

Some of the participants at last year’s Olympic Day celebrations

The usual Olympic Day Run/ Walk from the mall to the Chili Playing Field in Georgetown will form part of the afternoon’s activities.

A large turnout is expected, as representatives from the 15 affiliates associations/ federations and unions, along with schools in the area will be part of the culmination.

At the Chili Playing Field, there will be demonstrations from Karate, Volleyball and Rugby, as well as health checks and aerobics and dance work outs.

The celebrations commenced last Sunday, June 11, with worship at the Highpoint Church in Arnos Vale.

Then last Wednesday, June 14, Olympians reflected on their experiences on Nice Radio sports programme with Justin Douglas.

Affiliates then gathered at Olympic House at Villa Point, yesterday, Thursday June 15, for an evening of bingo and interaction.

Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23, and this year’s theme is “Let’s Move”. Accordingly, it is a day that promotes mass participation in sports and commemorates the establishment of the International Olympic Committee.