Published By: Nibandh Vinod
Last Updated: June 22, 2023, 19:28 IST
Olympic Day is held on June 23, annually to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics. (Image: Shutterstock)
International Olympic Day is celebrated to inspire people from across the globe to get up, be active and move their bodies for the sake of their health
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC DAY 2023: The Olympic Games, or simply Olympics, are the largest sporting event that celebrates athletics and team sports from around the world. More than 400 games are played with over 200 nations participating. The event is divided between Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics, each taking place every four years. Olympic Day is held on June 23 each year to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics and its core values of athletic excellence, friendship, and mutual respect. Below, we explore this year’s theme, the day’s history, and significance.
International Olympic Day 2023: Theme
The theme of the 2023 Olympic Day is “Let’s Move.” This theme, organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to inspire people worldwide to be more active and adopt a healthier lifestyle instead of a sedentary one.
Research has shown that more than 80 percent of young people fail to meet the minimum activity levels recommended for maintaining optimal health. One of the reasons for this is work pressure. However, just half an hour of movement can improve their heart health, mind, and overall well-being. “Let’s Move” brings attention to this issue.
International Olympic Day 2023: History
Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 to commemorate the establishment of the IOC on June 23, 1894, at the Sorbonne in Paris. The committee was founded by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French historian and educator, who wanted to revive the ancient Olympic Games held in Olympia, Greece, dating back to 776 BCE.
The idea of observing Olympic Day was presented at the 41st Session of the IOC in Stockholm in 1947 by Czech IOC member Doctor Gruss. His proposal was adopted the following year during the 42nd IOC session in St Moritz, Switzerland. Since then, 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) under the guidance of the IOC organize annual events on this day.
International Olympic Day 2023: Significance
International Olympic Day is celebrated to inspire people from around the world to get up, be active, and move their bodies for the sake of their health. Healthy individuals promote personal and societal progress by keeping illnesses at bay.
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