UAE celebrates Olympic day ahead of this year's event

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), reaffirmed the UAE's unwavering dedication to the Olympic Movement.

The occasion was marked by a spectacular display on the iconic Burj Khalifa, where the International Olympic Committee's emblem and the logo for the upcoming Paris Olympics lit up the skyscraper. 

Burj Khalifa in #Dubai was lit up with the Olympics logo and the colours of its five rings, to coincide with the celebration of the Olympic Day. @Olympics | @Paris2024 | @UAENOC pic.twitter.com/nFGtgm3jiC

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 23, 2024

Sheikh Ahmed expressed pride in the UAE NOC's active involvement in promoting movement, health, and fitness through such initiatives, especially in the lead-up to the Paris Games.

The UAE joins the world in celebrating this year's Olympic Day on 23 June with the theme ‘Let's Move and Celebrate'. Our leadership is committed to supporting the Olympic movement by creating an environment that fosters sporting excellence. We are dedicated to enhancing our… pic.twitter.com/lximp2F11i

— Ahmed bin Mohammed (@AhmedMohammed) June 23, 2024

Highlighting the significance of Olympic Day, celebrated annually in collaboration with National Olympic Committees worldwide, Sheikh Ahmed articulated that sportsmanship, fair play, and unity are at the heart of the Olympic spirit.