13 June 2013
On Saturday 22 June the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) invites persons from all walks of life, regardless of sporting ability, to be part of the annual Olympic Day celebrations. The theme “Move, Learn and Discover” encourages people to become physically active and learn about the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect.
The Olympic values inspire us to forge friendships despite of our differences and to respect ourselves, others and the environment. Excellence encourages us to give our best and strive for a healthy balance of body, mind and will.
Olympic Day, held annually, is celebrated by thousands of people in more than 160 countries. Olympic Day was introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympics. Nine NOCs Austria, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela participated in the first Olympic Day celebration on 23 June 1948.The goal was to promote participation in sport across the globe regardless of age, gender or athletic ability.
Trinidad and Tobago should be proud to be part of this worldwide celebration and TTOC encourages families to come out and witness the sporting activities between 9:00am to 4:00pm at Chagville, Chaguaramas.