Kathmandu, Nepal, June 24, 2026: The Nepal Olympic Committee concluded the week-long Olympic Day 2026 celebrations at the NOC Building, Satdobato, Lalitpur, on Tuesday, June 23, under the global theme “Let’s Move – You Can Do This!”
The main celebration program was organized on the occasion of Olympic Day 2026. The President of the Nepal Olympic Committee, Mr. Jeevan Ram Shrestha, attended the program as Chief Guest and expressed his sincere appreciation to Vice President and Olympic Day 2026 Coordinator Mr. Ashok Ratna Bajracharya for his tireless efforts and dedication in making the celebration a grand success.
The program commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest, followed by a welcome address from the organizing committee and remarks by NOC Secretary General Mr. Rajiv Shrestha. The National Flag was hoisted by NOC President Mr. Jeevan Ram Shrestha, while the IOC Flag was hoisted by Vice President and Program Coordinator Mr. Ashok Ratna Bajracharya. A special message from IOC President Mrs. Kirsty Coventry on the occasion of Olympic Day 2026 was also read out.
Addressing the gathering, the NOC President highlighted the significance of Olympic Day and the role of sport in promoting unity, friendship and healthy living. The ceremony concluded with the symbolic handover of the Olympic Torch to an Olympian, officially launching the Olympic Day Rally.
From June 18 to June 23, 2026, numerous Olympic Day activities were organized throughout the country by National Sports Federations, schools, colleges, pre-schools, community organizations, as well as the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police.
(Nepal Olympic Committee)
