The Fun Run will be held at the capital today to create the hype for the next edition of the Asian Games scheduled to be held in Incheon, Korea.
Fun Run, a concept emulating the Queens Baton Relay of Commonwealth Games, will comprise of children, the athletes of the country, the sports organizers of all sectors and the sports lovers of the country. The run will start from the Bangladesh Shishu Academy at 8:30 am and will finish at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
The Fun Run has already taken place in 22 countries of Asia and its next destination is Philippines.
In a press conference held at the Bangladesh Olympic Association auditorium yesterday, its secretary general Syed Shahed Reza revealed the details to the press. He said, “a high profile delegation of the Asian Olympic Council is in the city to be a part of the run and that’s a great honor for the country.” Su Jun GhiSu, the deputy secretary general of the Asian Games Organizing Committee was also present on the occasion.
