The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) celebrated Olympic Day 2026 with enthusiasm in the capital today, marking the founding anniversary of the International Olympic Committee and encouraging people of all ages to embrace regular physical activity and healthy lifestyles. This year's global Olympic Day theme, 'You Can Do This, Let's Move!', calls on people around the world to stay physically active through sports and exercise.
Rally and Celebrations
The day's programme began at 7 am with a rally from the Bangladesh Army Stadium. BOA President and Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman attended the event as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the programme by hoisting the Olympic flag and releasing balloons. The rally started from the Bangladesh Army Stadium, passed along Airport road, circled the staff road level crossing and returned to the same venue.
Participants and Activities
More than 1,500 participants, including athletes from various national sports federations, Olympians, coaches, sports organizers, officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Council, representatives of military and civil institutions, school and college students, and sports enthusiasts, took part in the event. Participants received certificates and light refreshments following the rally. Cultural performances and sports displays by school students attracted considerable attention, while athletes from the Bangladesh Karate Federation, Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation and Bangladesh Wushu Federation staged impressive demonstration events.
Messages and Calls to Action
General Waker-Uz-Zaman emphasized the importance of promoting the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect throughout society and called upon people to adopt healthy and active lifestyles through regular exercise and sports. The BOA president also praised the government's initiatives for the development of sports in Bangladesh and sought continued support for the construction of the Bangladesh Olympic Complex at Trishal to help build world-class sports infrastructure.
Nationwide Celebrations
Besides the central programme in Dhaka, Olympic Day was simultaneously observed with rallies and various activities in the divisional cities of Chattogram, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet, Rangpur and Mymensingh, promoting Olympic values and raising awareness about the importance of sports and physical fitness across the country. Through the celebration of Olympic Day 2026, the BOA reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Olympic values, healthy lifestyles and regular physical activity among people across the country.
