International Olympic Day 2023 Date: Know History and Significance of the Day That Promotes Olympic Values of Excellence, Friendship, and Respect

Every year, International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 across the world. The special day marks the foundation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 23, 1894. The day was established through the efforts of Pierre de Coubertin, who promoted competitive sport as a revival of the ancient Olympic Games. The Olympics is the world’s largest international multi-sport event held every four years, and International Olympic Day is a global observance that promotes the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect.

International Olympic Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and gusto, especially by athletes and sportspersons around the world. As International Olympic Day 2023 nears, here’s all you need to know about the history and significance of the day. Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Male Player in Football History to Make 200 International Appearances, Sets Guinness World Record During Iceland vs Portugal UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers.

International Olympic Day 2023 Date

International Olympic Day will be celebrated on Friday, June 23.

International Olympic Day History

International Olympic Day was first observed in 1948. Since its foundation, International Olympic Day has widened its audience and is being celebrated in several countries worldwide. The day also marks the formation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which was formally established on June 23, 1894, through the efforts of Pierre de Coubertin. Since then, countries worldwide have celebrated International Olympic Day on June 23, which has become an important event on the Olympic calendar. As per historical records, a member of the International Olympics Committee in Czechoslovakia, Dr Josef Gruss, presented a report about World Olympic Day in Stockholm in 1947. Later in January 1948, the idea for Olympic Day was adopted, and June 23 was chosen to celebrate the foundation of the International Olympic Day. Special Olympics World Games 2023: T Vishal Bags Silver Medal.

International Olympic Day Significance

International Olympic Day is a perfect opportunity for all the athletes and sportspersons across the world to unite and promote the goodness of sports activities. The first modern Olympic games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece 1896. The day encourages people of all ages and abilities to participate in sports and lead an active lifestyle. On International Olympic Day, various activities and events are organized by national Olympic committees, sports organizations, and communities worldwide.

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