Steubenville custom returns as Olympic Youth Day of Fun provides youngsters a style of the Games

JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — A summer time custom returned to Steubenville this weekend, giving younger athletes an opportunity to expertise the spirit of the Olympics near residence.

The Jaquan Lavender Foundation’s fifth annual Olympic Youth Day of Fun kicked off Saturday with opening ceremonies and video games designed to imitate the Olympic Games.

“We’re just going to have fun with the kid today and compete- pretty much the Olympics in a fun way,” one organizer mentioned.

Organizers mentioned youngsters continued arriving because the day bought underway.

“We got kids still coming, we got a lot of kids out here. It’s already been like a couple of competitions. It’s going real well, we’re just very happy and excited for what’s gonna happen today,” the organizer mentioned.

For these behind the occasion, the day was about greater than pleasant competitors. Organizers mentioned it was additionally a solution to give again to the neighborhood that raised them.

“You know, we’re both from Steubenville, so it’s a blessing to be able to be out here to do things for some of the kids here in Steubenville as well. I do most of my things in Mingo, but it still feels good to actually be here at Steubenville with him and being able to train these kids,” an organizer mentioned.

Organizers mentioned they hope to develop the occasion even larger subsequent yr.