This week, more than 4300 pupils from all over New Zealand will take part in the Olympic Day Run. The run, held annually in more than 200 countries, encourages people all over the world to get moving and participate in sporting and cultural activities, such as runs, exhibitions, music and educational seminars. Students will also be encouraged to get active and try new sports as a part of the Olympic Day themes of Learn, Move and Discover. Kereyn Smith says this is a great way for kids to get moving and begin to get excited about next years Olympic Games in London. Olympic Day is a great way for young people to get involved in the Olympic movement. And who knows, there may be a future Olympian among them. In addition to the Olympic Day run, Olympians all around New Zealand will be gathering this week in four locations to celebrate their achievements, with some receiving their commemorative Olympic pins and certificates from the New Zealand Olympic Committee. Were proud of our Olympic heritage and Olympic Day is an excellent opportunity for us to relive great moments of our sporting past and celebrate the athletes who made it happen. Olympic Day was introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games, with a goal of promoting participation in sport across the globe regardless of age, gender or athletic ability. IOC President Jacques Rogge said that, Olympic Day is a moment to stop and reflect on the great gifts that sport gives us all. The New Zealand Olympic Committee is dedicated to promoting the Olympic Movement and Values throughout New Zealand.
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