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Islamabad: Adeel Akhter
The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), in collaboration with Crescent Model Higher Secondary School (CMHSS), Lahore, celebrated Olympic Day 2026 to promote the Olympic Values of Excellence, Friendship, and Respect among youth and the wider community.
The event brought together students, athletes, Olympians, sports administrators, and educationists in a vibrant celebration of sport and Olympism. The programme commenced with demonstration events in Archery, Cricket, Football, and Hockey, followed by the Olympic Day Walk around the school premises.
The participants then gathered in the auditorium for the main ceremony, which featured a video message from IOC President Ms. Kirsty Coventry, a welcome address by Principal CMHSS Ms. Rabia Najam, a video presentation on the activities of the Pakistan Olympic Association, and an interactive Olympic Day Quiz conducted through Mentimeter. Prizes were awarded to the top 10 winners of the Quiz.
Addressing the participants and Olympians, President, Pakistan Olympic Association, Mr. Arif Saeed, highlighted the importance of sport in promoting healthy lifestyles, education, inclusion, and the values of the Olympic Movement. He emphasized the role of Olympic Values Education in inspiring young people and fostering positive social development. The celebrations concluded with a group photograph.
The successful celebration of Olympic Day 2026 engaged young people in Olympic values-based activities and reinforced the role of sport as a powerful tool for education, friendship, respect, and social development.
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