Governor P. Sathasivam formally inaugurated the International Olympic Day Celebrations 2018 here on Saturday. He also flagged off a mass-run, which was organised by the Trivandrum District Olympic Association from the Kowdiar Square in connection with the celebrations.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sathasivam highlighted the need for ensuring public participation in sports, breaking the barriers of age and gender. He presented former athlete M.D. Valsamma with the Olympian Suresh Babu memorial award which consisted of a memento and a purse of ₹25,000. Media awards were also given away on the occasion.
Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran presided over the function.