The map of the Fun Run for The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. PHOTO: BDNOC
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), in collaboration with the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) will be organising the Fun Run for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on April 15 at 5pm at The Empire Brunei.
Some 500 participants are invited to join, including schoolchildren, national sports associations, sports councils and international delegates.
Categories of the fun run include the 2.8 kilometres (km) men open, 2.8km women open, 1.4km U12 boys fun run, 1.4km U12 girls fun run, 1.4km people with disabilities fun run, 1.4km veteran men fun run, 1.4km veteran women fun run and 1.4km seminar delegates fun Run.
All participants will receive a participation certificate, while medals will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in each category. OCA executive members will conduct the medal presentation.
The Fun Run aims to promote not only the host country but also foster community spirit and encourage healthy lifestyles among participants.
The run will proceed after the conclusion of the 2nd OCA Gender Equity Seminar, Brunei Darussalam which will be featuring a warm-up session before all runners set off on their routes.
The workshop will be conducted through comprehensive methodology designed to maximise learning, engagement and practical outcomes. It will include a series of expert-led presentations providing foundational knowledge and strategic insights into gender equity issues in sports. Following the presentations, panel discussions featuring leaders and stakeholders in gender equity will allow participants to share perspectives and experiences.
The seminar on April 14-15 will also feature a line-up of 19 speakers from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), UN Women, Oceania IOC and the International Working Group (IWG). They will share insights and experiences on advancing gender equity in sports.
Ten guests from the OCA, including OCA Honorary Executive Board members and OCA Gender Equity Committee members are invited, underscoring the commitment of OCA towards fostering a more inclusive sporting environment for women.
This year’s seminar themed ‘Watch Her Shine’ is open to all 45 Asian National Olympic Councils (NOCs), specifically targeting Secretary Generals and Women in Sport members from each NOC.
Currently, 88 participants from 43 NOCs have confirmed participation.
The inaugural OCA Gender Equity Seminar was held in Manama, Bahrain in 2022 setting a precedent for future discussions on gender equity in sports. Building on this foundation, the upcoming seminar promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees to engage in dialogue and collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing opportunities for women in sports across Asia. – James Kon
