New Delhi, June 23: On the occasion of International Olympic Day, Jay Shah, President of the International Cricket Council (ICC), expressed strong support for the global initiatives of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He emphasized that the power of sports should be harnessed to promote health, well-being, and active community participation.
International Olympic Day celebrates sports, health, and an active lifestyle. It is observed every year on June 23, marking the establishment of the IOC in Paris in 1894. On this day, Pierre de Coubertin called for the revival of the ancient Olympic Games.
This occasion is celebrated under the entire Olympic movement, where National Olympic Committees, international sports federations, and organizing committees of the Olympic Games provide opportunities for people worldwide to engage in sports activities.
Jay Shah took to the social media platform ‘X’ to state, “On International Olympic Day, we fully support the IOC’s initiative to leverage the power of sports to promote health, wellness, and community participation.”
He noted that cricket possesses a unique ability to unite, inspire, and empower people, with over two billion fans worldwide. Cricket will return to the Olympic Games at the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics after a long absence of 128 years. Previously, cricket was played only once in the 1900 Summer Olympics. The format for Los Angeles 2028 will be T20 cricket.
Shah extended his best wishes for Olympic Day, expressing eagerness to celebrate the Olympic spirit that motivates us to move forward, play, and live better lives.
Meanwhile, IOC President Kirsty Coventry released a video message urging people worldwide to “take the first step” and adopt an active lifestyle on this Olympic Day.
Her message supports this year’s “Let’s Move” campaign theme, “You Can Do This,” aimed at inspiring youth to transform self-doubt into confidence through sports and physical activities.
The celebration of Olympic Day began in 1947 when IOC member Dr. Gruss proposed the idea during the 41st IOC session. The proposal was approved in January 1948 at the 42nd IOC session, with National Olympic Committees assigned the responsibility of organizing the event.
Since then, this day has been celebrated as a significant moment in the history of the Olympic movement and a tribute to the universal values of sports.
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