Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

World Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23 to mark the founding of the modern Olympic movement. This date commemorates the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by French educator Pierre de Coubertin on June 23, 1894, in Paris. The idea of Olympic Day was introduced in 1948 to promote participation in sports across the globe regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability. The theme for the celebration often varies by year and region, such as India’s "# Let's Move + 1, India!" which encourages physical activity as a tribute to the Olympic spirit.