adminSikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter
THE Olympic Day Celebrations to be held in the City of Bulawayo on June 28 have been moved from White City Stadium to Emakhandeni grounds.Officials said White City Stadium, last year’s hosting venue, has been temporarily closed to allow for renovations as the stadium will be used for the Sixth Supreme Council for Sport in Africa Region Five Under-20 Games to be held in December.
Speaking during a preparatory meeting yesterday, Emmanuel Mpofu, who is in charge of venues, said they were left with no choice but to change the venue.
Chairman of the organising committee and renowned athletics administrator Bhekuzulu Khumalo urged officials from various associations to extensively market the day as it was all about mass and community participation.
“We are not going to be competing for medals during this day, it’s more of an exhibition day where we also expect everyone to really participate and have fun,” said Khumalo.
A number of Olympic sports would be on display with participants drawn from primary and secondary schools, colleges, amateur as well as professional athletes.
The 5KM fun and the 10KM races will be the major highlights of the day.
Last year Godlwayo Primary School Wushu Club stole the show with a commendable exhibition.
Wushu is one of martial art sports from China which is neither karate nor kung fu but an exhibition sport which has less contact.
Zimbabwe has produced a number of Olympic legends such as Kirsty Coventry, Elliot Mujaji and hockey legend Pat Mckillop.
The celebrations are part of the build up to the hosting of the December Games.
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