HSAA to celebrate Olympic Day in Ambala

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by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, June 10
The Haryana State Athletics Association and the District Rural Games Association Amabla will jopintly celebrate the Olympic Day June at village Hema Majra, near Brara, District Ambala from June 22 to 24 as per the guidelines of Indian Olympic Association under the patronage of Athletic Federation of India, according to HSAA secretary Hanuman Singh Bhadu.
Bhadu informed that in the State level Olympic Day celebrations the 5 km mass run for men, 3 km mass run for women and 3 km mass run for veteran’s (above 40 years) will be conducted. Other track and field events for men and women will be 100m, 400m, 800m, 1500m run, shot put, discus and lLong jump.
Besides these events, other popular games of the region i.e. circle kabaddi, tug of war, martial arts, cart races, camel race and cultural programmes for both the sections for men and women will also be conducted. Thousands of the people from the nearby villages are expected to witness this Mega Event.
Mandeep Singh, President, District Athletics Association, Ambala informed that the organisers will provide free board and lodging to all participants and officials during the celebrations. He added that handsome cash prizes will be given to the winners of three places in all events and certificates of Olympic Day will also be given to the participants.
It may be mentioned that the Olympic Day falls on June 23. Pierre de Coubertin is known as the father of Modern Olympics. He founded the International Olympic Committee on June 23, 189. Since than, the Olympic Day is celebrated every year. Mass Run is conducted as a core activity of the Olympic Day.