THE Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) is inviting Fijians of all ages and abilities to come together and celebrate Olympic Day 2026 at Albert Park, Suva, on Saturday, 27 June, under the global theme “Let’s Move.”
Olympic Day is celebrated worldwide each year on 23 June to commemorate the founding of the modern Olympic Movement and promote the values of sport, physical activity, and community participation.
While the international celebration takes place on 23 June, FASANOC hosts Fiji’s Olympic Day event on 27 June, providing an opportunity for more families, schools, athletes, and members of the public to take part.
This year’s celebration embraces the International Olympic Committee’s global Let’s Move campaign, encouraging people everywhere to make time for movement and enjoy the physical, mental, and social benefits of an active lifestyle. Through the campaign message, “You Can Do This,” Olympic Day aims to inspire people of all ages and fitness levels to take that first step, try something new, and discover the joy of movement.
This year’s event continues the strong partnership between FASANOC and the Australian High Commission, with the Australian Defence Force once again delivering the popular Vuvale Bootcamp. The bootcamp has become a highlight of Olympic Day celebrations here, bringing participants together through teamwork, fitness, and fun physical challenges.
FASANOC is also pleased to welcome the United States Embassy in Suva as a new partner for Olympic Day 2026. As part of building awareness and excitement towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28), the Embassy will host an interactive booth showcasing NFL Flag Football, one of the newest sports set to feature on the Olympic programme.
The inclusion of Flag Football gives Fijians the opportunity to learn more about the fast-growing sport and experience a taste of what is to come at LA28. The activation reflects the growing connection between local communities and the global Olympic Movement as the world looks ahead to the next Olympic Games in the United States.
Registration forms are available from FASANOC and on the day from 7:00am at Albert Park. Participation is completely free and on the day, a limited number of t-shirts will be available for early bird registrations. Following the Vuvale Bootcamp, participants will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of “Try a Sport” activities hosted by National Federations and sporting organisations.
Participants can test their skills in archery, athletics, baseball, basketball, chess, darts, football, hockey, judo, netball, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, and NFL Flag Football, while also engaging with Voices of the Athletes and Art on the Go activities. The event is designed to be inclusive and welcoming, allowing participants to discover new sports and connect with Fiji’s sporting community in a fun and interactive environment.
Olympic Day is more than a celebration of sport; it is a global movement that encourages people to move more, learn new skills, and build stronger communities through physical activity. As Fiji joins the rest of the world in celebrating Olympic Day, FASANOC hopes the event will inspire more people to embrace active lifestyles and recognise that movement can begin with a single step.
Whether participants attend to challenge themselves in the Vuvale Bootcamp, try a new sport, meet athletes, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, Olympic Day 2026 promises to be a celebration of movement, inclusion, and the Olympic spirit.
FASANOC encourages schools, sporting clubs, families, and members of the public to join the celebration and remember one simple message: Let’s Move. You Can Do This.
