Tinaye Agere
Sports Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) will this year take the Olympic Day Celebrations to Gokwe Centre, with various activities lined up for the day.
The celebrations are running under the theme, “Let’s Move and Celebrate”.
It will be held on June 22.
In a statement, ZOC said the event was an opportunity for national federations to promote their sports codes.
“The Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) is delighted to announce that the 2024 Olympic Day Celebrations will take place at St. Paul Primary School in Gokwe Centre, Midlands Province, on 22 June 2024,” reads the statement.
This year’s theme, “Let’s Move and Celebrate”, aims to promote physical activity, community engagement, and the Olympic spirit across all corners of Zimbabwe.
“Our decision to host this event in Gokwe Centre stems from our commitment to spread the gospel of Olympism and Olympic Values to every part of the country,” reads the statement.
“By choosing Gokwe Centre, we are ensuring that the message of unity, friendship, and fair play reaches diverse communities, fostering a deeper appreciation of these values nationwide.
“The celebrations will see participation from various National Federations (NFs), partnering with the ZOC to make this day a success and to leave a lasting legacy for the Gokwe community.”
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