The Monaco Olympic Committee invited athletes from the Monaco sports federations to take part in Olympic Day on Wednesday, on the athletics track at Stade Louis II.
The Sovereign Prince, a former Olympian himself, and the Secretary General of the Monegasque Olympic Committee, HE Yvette Lambin-Berti, were present and took part in the festivities.
During her welcome speech, HE Lambin-Berti stressed the importance of the education of young athletes with Olympic values and respect for healthy and honest sport.
Young athletes were able to meet Monegasque Olympians and to hear about their sporting experiences and the impact of Olympic values on their daily lives.
The Monegasque Anti-Doping Committee, also associated with the event, presented an overview of its activities and its role in sensitising young athletes to the importance of the fight against this global scourge.
The Olympic Committee had opened its archives for the event, and the young athletes were able to carry the Olympic torches from Rio, Sochi, London and Turin. The end of the day was also an opportunity for the young athletes to participate in a symbolic race over 200 metres.
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