In Klaipeda – Olympic Day: Firefighters also competed

The celebration is organized for the second time. In 2019, more than 20,000 participants gathered in the Dane Square.

This year, they were expected even more, as the event promised even more activities, surprises and over 10,000. prizes.

« Klaipeda has a number of Olympic champions, a number of athletes who have made not only the city, the region, but also Lithuania worldwide. And when I was called last year by Daina Gudzinevičiūtė, President of the National Olympic Committee,

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The mayor added that the city has 7-9 thousand. athletes. It is the greatest joy that the younger generation is sporting.

Klaipeda city budget for sports is allocated to about 20 million euros each year.

« Today, our firefighters, who have organized the Lithuanian Fire Championship here, are competing here.

According to D. Gudzinevičiūtė, the celebration is dedicated to promoting physical activity and sport.

Photo by Aiva Sungailaitė

Everyone was invited to try various summer and winter Olympic sports and more than 100 other free activities.

This year, it was possible to try the strength in climbing matches, and many events took place in inflatable tents that protect those around him from the injury. There were also running competitions, the track on the streets of the Old Town: Prepilio, Castle, Dane, Bridges, Gardens, Garge. It took about two and a half hours. During the Olympic Day, there was also the opportunity to talk to the best Lithuanian athletes, win gifts and enjoy the free concert of Vidas Bareikis.