Sri Lanka celebrates Olympic Day 2025 at Galle Fort with spirit of unity and inclusion
View(s):The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka conducted the celebration of Olympic Day 2025 on June 25 at the historic Galle Fort. The event aligned with the global Olympic Day theme – ‘Let’s Move’.
Olympic Day is commemorated annually on June 23 to mark the founding of the modern Olympic Movement in 1894. The day encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in physical activity and embrace the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect. Across the globe, celebrations typically include walks, runs, educational programmes, and cultural showcases that inspire communities to come together under the Olympic spirit of ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together’.
This year’s event began with an Olympic Day Walk, which started at 10:00am from the Football Ground in Galle, and paraded towards the Hall de Galle, where the main ceremony took place. The walk and celebration were led by senior officials from the Ministry of Sports and the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka.
A broad spectrum of participants joined the event, including Olympians, members of the National Selection Committee, Executive Committee members of NOC, university students, schoolchildren, national athletes, and representatives from various sports federations and organisations.
The programme included the ceremonial placing of the Olympic torch, traditional and cultural performances, a welcome dance, and official addresses. The event was further enriched by the presence of several prominent sports figures and distinguished personalities from other fields, highlighting the inclusive and celebratory nature of Olympic Day.
