Sarbananda Sonowal flags off Olympic Day Run in Tezpur
On 23 June 2025 in Tezpur, Assam, Union Minister and Assam Olympic Association President Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the Olympic Day Run.
Summary
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and President of the Assam Olympic Association, flagged off the Olympic Day Run at Polo Field, Tezpur, Assam on 23 June 2025. The Assam Olympic Association organised the event with the Sonitpur District Sports Association. Sonowal quoted Bhupen Hazarika's line 'This world is a playground; sport is a field of peace' and cited the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) as support for athletes.
Key facts
- Event
- Olympic Day Run
- Venue
- Polo Field, Tezpur, Assam
- Organisers
- Assam Olympic Association with Sonitpur District Sports Association
- Flagged off by
- Sarbananda Sonowal (AOA President)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In which Assam town did Sarbananda Sonowal flag off the Olympic Day Run on 23 June 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Tezpur
PIB: Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the Olympic Day Run in Tezpur; the event was held at Polo Field.