Seoul Olympic Games - Running (Athletics)- 100 baisa

Issued in 1988, this stamp commemorates the Games of the XXIV Olympiad held in Seoul, South Korea, and features athletics, represented by a runner in competition. Athletics is one of the oldest and most fundamental Olympic sports, encompassing running, jumping, and throwing events that test speed, endurance, strength, and determination. The Seoul Olympics brought together athletes from around the world in a celebration of sporting excellence and international friendship.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Sultanate of Oman joined the worldwide celebration of the 1988 Olympic Games and highlighted the importance of athletics in promoting physical fitness, discipline, and achievement. The issue celebrated the Olympic ideals of excellence, fair play, and international understanding, while recognizing track and field events as a cornerstone of the modern Olympic Movement.