International Olympic Day is a day commemorating the day on which the International Olympics Committee (IOC) was formed. First started in 1948 on the 52nd anniversary of the formation of the IOC, it is now celebrated worldwide on June 23 every year. Usually, Olympic Day celebration involves sporting and cultural events organised by National Olympic Committees of each nation. The Olympic Day run is one of the main events of the day that sees participation from 150 countries across the world. Check out our slide covering details about International Olympic Day, what is it, when did it start and how is it celebrated.

1. 23 JUNE 2023
International
Olympic Day

2. What is International
Olympic Day?
International Olympic Day is the
anniversary of the day on which the
International Olympic Committee was
founded.
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3. International Olympic Day is celebrated
every year on June 23. It was first
introduced in 1948 to honour the Sorbonne
in Paris, where the modern Olympic
Games were first held on June 23, 1894.
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When is it
Celebrated?

4. “LET'S MOVE”
The theme for International
Olympic Day 2022 was ‘Together
for a Peaceful World’.
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Olympic Day 2023
Theme

5. • Every year, the National Olympic Committees
(NOCs) organises sporting, cultural, and
educational events for people of all ages,
genders, social backgrounds, and athletic
abilities.
• You can learn more about your neighbourhood
NOC and participate in these events to mark the
day.
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How is it celebrated?

6. • The Olympic Day Run is the main event
of the Olympic Day.
• NOCs from across the world put on the
run to honour Olympic Day and further
the development of mass sport.
• When the inaugural Olympic race was
conducted in 1987, 45 countries took
part; today, more than 150 countries
participate every year.
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Olympic Day Run

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