Olympic Day was celebrated globally on June 23, 2026, commemorating the founding of the modern Olympic movement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894. The day promotes the values of excellence, friendship, and respect through sports participation. In India, various sports federations and educational institutions organised events to mark the occasion, encouraging youth participation in sports and physical fitness.
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Olympic Day 2026 Celebrated Globally on June 23; India Marks Sporting Heritage and Olympic Movement
Key Points
- Olympic Day was celebrated globally on June 23, 2026, commemorating the founding of the modern Olympic movement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894
- The day promotes the values of excellence, friendship, and respect through sports participation
- In India, various sports federations and educational institutions organised events to mark the occasion, encouraging youth participation in sports and physical fitness
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• Olympic Day: celebrated globally on June 23 every year • Commemorates: founding of modern Olympic movement by IOC in 1894 • Olympic values: Excellence, Friendship, Respect • IOC (International Olympic Committee): HQ Lausanne, Switzerland; founded by Pierre de Coubertin
