To honour the founding of the international Olympic Committee (IOC) and the modern olympic games, june 23 is designated as international Olympic Day each year. The day has been a worldwide celebration of health, education, sports, and intercultural harmony since its beginnings. By encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace Olympic ideals and engage in physical activity, international Olympic Day 2025 seeks to rekindle the spirit of Olympism.
On june 23, the world will celebrate international Olympic Day 2025, which aims to spread the Olympic spirit throughout education, culture, and sports. In addition to celebrating the international Olympic Committee's founding in 1894, this unique day inspires individuals from all walks of life to embrace physical exercise and the principles of excellence, camaraderie, and respect.
The Origins of international Olympic Day in History
At the 41st Session of the ioc in Stockholm in 1947, the concept of international Olympic Day was first put out. Czechoslovakian ioc member Dr. Gruss had an idea for a day devoted to advancing Olympic values. The 42nd ioc Session in St. Moritz in 1948 adopted this proposition.
Greece, Portugal, Canada, and nine other nations commemorated the first Olympic Day on june 23, 1948. The IOC's president at the time, Sigfrid Edström, spoke to young people all across the world and urged them to get involved in sports and the Olympic Movement.
Since then, Olympic history has only been richer, embracing unification, cultural inclusion, and sporting brilliance.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
In order to improve India's chances of winning medals at the olympics and Paralympics, the Ministry of youth Affairs and sports (MYAS) introduced the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) in september 2014. The plan, which was updated in 2018, offers:
Stipends of ₹50,000 per month are given to chosen athletes.
financing for coaching camps, equipment, and overseas training.
technical assistance from the sports Authority of India's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) (SAI).
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