Sri Lanka National Olympic Committee in collaboration with CMC organized an Olympic Parade and a Photo Exhibition event at Vihara Maha Devi Park on 23rd June in commemoration with the National Olympic Day.
An Olympic Day Parade of 1.5 km started from the Buddha Statue of Vihara Maha Devi Park was conducted. Officials of the French Embassy, members of the National Olympic Committee, CMC Officials, School children and national athletes joined the parade.
Further, a photo exhibition of 4 Olympic and Paralympic athletes of France and their inspirational stories was opened opposite to Vihara Maha Devi Park by His Excellency Jean- Francois Pactet, Ambassador of France to glamour the celebrations.