The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) has selected Torrejón de Ardoz as the sole host city in Spain for this significant commemoration. The event aims to promote the intrinsic values of sport and the Olympic movement among citizens, such as excellence, respect, and friendship.
The day will take place between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM and is designed to welcome participants of all ages, offering a unique opportunity to experience a wide range of sports.
Attendees will be able to enjoy disciplines such as canoeing, triathlon, rowing, table tennis, paddle tennis, fronton, archery, modern pentathlon, judo, petanque, Olympic wrestling, rhythmic gymnastics, taekwondo, karate, climbing, chess, BMX, and hockey. Complementing this offering, activities like skating, 3x3 basketball, football, futsal, fencing, handball, boxing, tai chi, athletics, softball, badminton, volleyball, and kung fu will be available. Additionally, lifesaving and lifeguarding activities, along with recreational games, will be included.
The event will commence with an opening ceremony featuring a parade of clubs and athletes, the raising of the Olympic flag, the lighting of the torch, and the opening speech, marking the start of a festive and sporting day.
The event will be attended by top-level athletes, including several Olympic medalists, who will also be signing autographs starting at 12:00 PM. Among the distinguished guests are figures such as Saúl Craviotto, David Cal, María Pérez, Ayoub Ghafda, and Artemi Gavezou, alongside other athletes linked to Olympism such as Carolina Pascual, Ana Alonso, Lola Riera, Jenifer Pareja, Rocío Delgado, and David Alarza.
During the day, t-shirts will be distributed while supplies last, and all participants will receive a commemorative diploma as a memento of their involvement in this event.
“"We thank the Spanish Olympic Committee for returning to Torrejón de Ardoz to celebrate Olympic Day, especially in a year when we are the European City of Sport and are hosting a large number of competitions and events, in addition to making significant investments in creating and improving our sports facilities."
“"We encourage residents to enjoy this day for sports and have a fun family time, where they can also meet some of our great Olympic athletes."
Olympic Day, an initiative of the International Olympic Committee since 1948, is currently celebrated in over 160 countries with the aim of promoting physical activity, disseminating Olympic values, and fostering social well-being among people of all ages.
