Korea Olympic Committee Holds 'Olympic Day Run 2026': "The Olympic Spirit... Lives On in the Lives of Us All"

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The Korea Olympic Committee (President Yoo Seung-min) held 'Olympic Day Run 2026' on the 8th at the Seoul Olympic Park 88 Lawn, with approximately 6,000 runners participating.

Regarding this 'Olympic Day Run,' the Korea Olympic Committee explained that it is a "public-participation sports festival aimed at raising awareness of the significance of 'Olympic Day,' which commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and allowing citizens to run together, sharing the joy of challenge and the pleasure of cheering for one another." The committee added, "In particular, this year's event was held at the Olympic Park, a space imbued with the history and emotion of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, further enhancing its significance."

The event consisted of two categories: 5km and 10km. Participants ran through spaces filled with the history and emotion of the Olympics, tailored to their own physical fitness and goals, sharing the joy of challenge and completion while encouraging one another without being bound by records or rankings.

Five Olympians who have represented South Korea on the Olympic stage also participated in the event. Modern pentathlete Jeon Woong-tae, short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong, swimmer Hwang Sun-woo, and judokas Heo Mi-mi and Kim Min-jong cheered on the participants at the start. Additionally, through fan signing sessions, they communicated directly with citizens, extending the emotion of the Olympics to everyday sports venues.

Various experiential events and programs were prepared at the venue, creating a sports festival where participants and their families could enjoy themselves together. Sponsors such as Powerade, Cass, CJ, Upbit, and Bibigo also participated in on-site programs, providing diverse entertainment and adding to the event's enthusiasm.

In her opening remarks, Lee Jin-sook, Vice President of the Korea Olympic Committee, stated, "The Olympic spirit lives not only in the arenas where the world's best athletes compete, but also in the lives of us all who enjoy sports in our daily routines and challenge ourselves to achieve our goals." She emphasized, "You, gathered here today, are the true protagonists practicing the Olympic spirit."

She continued, "The Korea Olympic Committee will strive to enable more citizens to enjoy sports in their daily lives and experience its value," while cheering for the participants' safe completion of the run.

The Korea Olympic Committee stated, "Going forward, we plan to share the values of the Olympics with the public through the Olympic Day Run and spread a participatory sports culture where everyone can enjoy sports in their daily lives."

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