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[Organization] celebrating Olympic Day with [TYPE OF EVENT]
Celebrations of the birth of the modern Olympic Games roll across the country
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Event to feature Olympian [NAME], [SHORT EXAMPLE OF OTHER ACTIVITIES]
HOST CITY, PROVINCE – The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into [HOST CITY], as [ORGANIZATION] hosts a [TYPE OF EVENT] in celebration of Olympic Day.
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[QUOTE FROM EVENT LEADER OR ATHLETE; ex. “We are excited to take part in Olympic Day and inspire kids in the [CITY] community,” said ___. “[ORGANIZATION] is proud to support the Olympic Movement and encourage children to lead healthy, active lives.”
The [ORGANIZATION] activity is one of hundreds of events taking place nationwide in celebration of Olympic Day. The events, designed to engage youth and promote the ideals of the Olympic Movement, feature athlete appearances, family-friendly activities and interactive learning experiences.
Around the world, more than 160 countries take part in the annual celebration. Olympic Day, created in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games, focuses on Olympic values and ideals such as fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship. In Canada, Olympic Day events range from small gatherings to large, city-wide events.
For more information about [NAME OF THE EVENT], please contact [CONTACT NAME, INFO].
For more information about Olympic Day, please visit
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EXAMPLE Central Elementary School celebrating Olympic Day with fun run
Celebrations of the birth of the modern Olympic Games roll across the country
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Event to feature Olympian Joe Smith, fun learning activities for students
KINGSTON, ON. – The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into Kingston, as Central Elementary hosts a fun run in celebration of Olympic Day.
Central’s celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 23rd at the football field. Olympian Joe Smith will kick off the event by sharing stories of his Olympic Games’ experience. The fun run, photo opportunities with Smith and a brief snack will follow Smith’s presentation.
“We are excited to take part in Olympic Day and inspire kids in the Colorado Springs community,” said John Doe, the Principal. “Central Elementary is proud to support the Olympic Movement and encourage children to lead healthy, active lives.”
The Central Elementary activity is one of hundreds of events taking place nationwide in celebration of Olympic Day. The events, designed to engage youth and promote the ideals of the Olympic Movement, feature athlete appearances, family-friendly activities and interactive learning experiences.
Around the world, more than 160 countries take part in the annual celebration. Olympic Day, created in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games, focuses on Olympic values and ideals such as fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship. In Canada, Olympic Day events range from small gatherings to large, city-wide events.
For more information about the Central Elementary Olympic Day activities, please contact Principal John Doe at 719-555-5555 or email at .
For more information about Olympic Day, please visit
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