YEREVAN, JUNE 22, NOYAN TAPAN. "Olympic racing day" will be organized in all countries across the world on June 23 under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee. On this occasion Jack Rogen, the Chairman of the International Olympic Committee, sent a massage to the Armenian National Olympic Committee. The massage runs as follows: "The young and the elderly, men and women on the five continents of the Planet mark the occasion of the modern Olympic Games' birth through racing." The Chairman of the International Olympic Committee believes that a race unites the young, in particular, and gives them an opportunity to lead a healthy and balanced life. "Race - 2007" dedicated to the International Olympic Day in Yerevan is organized and held by the Armenian National Olympic Committee. It will start at 10pm with a route starting from Republic square to Amirian street - Mashtots avenue - underground passage - Bridge of Victory - finishing at the southern play-field of the Hrazdan sports ground. Cycling is also included in the program. All the race amateurs above 14, as well as disabled people, can take part in the race. The winners of the race with five age groups will be awarded diplomas and souvenirs of the Armenian National Olympic Committee. In addition to this, all the participants of the race will receive certificates and sports shirts of the International Olympic Committee.

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