Rwanda joins global Olympic Day celebrations (Photos) #rwanda #RwOT

The event was combined with the 'Rwanda Youth Racing Cup' cycling competition, where 154 young cyclists, aged between 11 and 19, participated in the sixth edition of the race.

Officials from the Ministry of Sports, the Rwanda Olympic Committee, the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY), and other guests were also in attendance.

The celebration featured cycling races in different age categories: 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19-year-olds. After the races, the participants received key messages encouraging them to embrace the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect.

This year's global theme for Olympic Day was "Let's Move," which aims to inspire people to engage in sports and develop a passion for physical activity.

Alice Umulinga, President of the Rwanda Olympic Committee, thanked all the participants and organizers. She also highlighted the talent displayed by the young cyclists, which she believes shows great potential for Rwanda's future representation in the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, in 2026.

She said, 'Today, we celebrate the three Olympic values, which are also representative of the values we hold dear as Rwandans. We are preparing for youth competitions next year, and I am confident we will be well represented. And in two years, in Los Angeles, we will represent ourselves with pride.'

Florent Habyarimana, who represented the Ministry of Sports, expressed his appreciation to the event organizers and the young athletes. He emphasized that this event was a great opportunity to prepare those who will represent Rwanda in Dakar.

He added, 'The Minister wants these games to be the beginning of progress and international success. This year and in the years ahead, the Ministry of Sports will prioritize these athletes. I assure you that we fully support you.'

All the children who participated in the event received certificates signed by both the President of the International Olympic Committee and the President of the Rwanda Olympic Committee.

Olympic Day marked every year on June 23, serves as a time to reflect on the founding of the International Olympic Committee by Pierre de Coubertin on June 23, 1894. It is also an opportunity to promote Olympic values, celebrate sports, and recognize the benefits of physical activity.

The event was combined with the 'Rwanda Youth Racing Cup' cycling competition, where 154 young cyclists, aged between 11 and 19, participated in the sixth edition of the race.

This year's global theme for Olympic Day was "Let's Move," which aims to inspire people to engage in sports and develop a passion for physical activity.

The celebration featured cycling races in different age categories: 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19-year-olds.

FERWACY President, Ndayishimiye Samson, thanked the Rwanda Olympic Committee for choosing to align Olympic Day with the Youth Racing Cup competition.

Alice Umulinga, President of the Rwanda Olympic Committee highlighted the talent displayed by the young cyclists, which she believes shows great potential for Rwanda's future representation in the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, in 2026.

Florent Habyarimana, who represented the Ministry of Sports, expressed his appreciation to the event organizers and the young athletes.

Olympic Day marked every year, serves as a time to reflect on the founding of the International Olympic Committee by Pierre de Coubertin on June 23, 1894.

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