Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- As you know, every year around the world on 23 June, “Olympic Day” is widely celebrated. And in our country this holiday is organized solemnly every year.

Almost all segments of the population take part in it. However, this year the events will be held in a different format. The National Olympic Committee, together with the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports, held an online conference on the organization of Olympic Day.

Olympic Day 2020 will be held at a difficult time due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But, despite this, every country is preparing for this holiday. Now holding the “Olympic Day” at the proper level in Uzbekistan is one of the main tasks of the two organizations.

The online conference was attended by the NOC Secretary General Oybek Kasymov, First Deputy Minister of Physical Culture and Sports of Uzbekistan Ravshan Irmatov, the leadership of the NOC and the ministry, as well as regional representatives. Conference participants expressed their opinion on the promotion of this holiday among the population, given the coronavirus pandemic.

It should be noted that the International Olympic Committee sent out recommendations to each NOC regarding the organization of Olympic Day. The online conference also addressed the issue of preparing for the holiday by introducing international experience and media coverage.

During the meeting, a working group was created between the two organizations and the responsible persons were given relevant instructions and recommendations. As soon as possible, a plan for the "Olympic Day" will be announced. Of course, this year the holiday will be held in accordance with the rules of quarantine.