New Delhi: The Olympics are a multi-sport worldwide event that not only provides a platform for athletes to showcase their abilities, but also brings diverse people together in a collective celebration of sports. It attracts participation from over 200 countries in over 400 sporting activities and is divided into Summer and Winter Olympics. Every year on June 23, International Olympic Day attempts to bring the world together to celebrate the spirit of the Olympic Games and sports in general.


International Olympic Day 2023: History


The International Olympic Committee was founded on June 23, 1894, at the Sorbonne in Paris. On this day, Pierre de Coubertin, a French historian and educator, advocated for the revival of the Ancient Olympic Games. The first Olympic Day celebration took place on June 23, 1948, when the National Olympic Committees were tasked with coordinating the event. It is a day that encourages people all around the world to get active, move together with purpose, and use the power of sport to make the world a better place.


International Olympic Day 2023: Significance


The Olympic Games are an essential component of the sports world. They have not only elevated the spirit of sport but also humanity by bringing together various sportsmen, creating alternative sports, celebrating friendship and cooperation, and becoming a medium for fulfilling goals.


International Olympic Day 2023: Initiative By IOC


This year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have collaborated to develop an innovative programme to encourage individuals to make time for daily physical activity.


The project, names 'Let's Move,' will begin on June 23, 2023, by asking people to create time for movement every day. On Olympic Day, everyone will have the opportunity to join Olympians and other participants in a 30-minute workout, kicking off their road towards movement and improved health.


International Olympic Day 2023: Quotes


Here are some quotes that you can sahre on this day.


"I work hard and I do well. And I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me." —Usain Bolt, gold-medal track and field athlete.


"Never buy gold, simply earn it."- Mary Kom


"We can't be brave without fear."- Yogeshwar Dutt