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World Olympic Day 2020
World Olympic Day is observed on 23rd June all around the world by hundreds of thousands of people (old and young) participate in sports activities, such as runs, exhibitions, music, and educational seminars.
Commemorating the birth of the modern Olympic Games, Olympic Day is not only a celebration but an international effort to promote fitness and well-being in addition to the Olympic ideals of Fair Play, Perseverance, Respect, and Sportsmanship.
The first Olympic Day was celebrated on 23 June 1948. On this occasion, Sigfrid Edström, IOC President at that time, conveyed a message to the young people of the world. Portugal, Greece, Austria, Canada, Switzerland, Great Britain, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Belgium organised an Olympic Day in their respective countries.
History
Olympic Day was introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris. The goal was to promote participation in sport across the globe regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability.
Over the last 20 years, Olympic Day has been associated with Olympic Day Runs all over the world. First launched in 1987, the…
