Olympic Day Run

June 23, Sunday

International Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23 and is dedicated to the revival of the Olympic Games. This day was established in 1948 on the initiative of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to popularize sports and the Olympic ideals. The date was chosen in honor of the founding of the IOC on June 23, 1894, at the suggestion of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who revived the ancient Olympic Games in their modern form.

Goals of the International Olympic Day
Promotion of sports. The main goal is to attract as many people as possible to active sports, regardless of age, level of physical fitness and social status. The IOC actively promotes a healthy lifestyle and physical activity through this holiday.

Olympic ideals. International Olympic Day serves to promote the Olympic values: respect, friendship and excellence through sport. These principles help build a peaceful society based on mutual understanding and respect.

Involvement of young people. The holiday is aimed at the younger generation, and on this day, events are held to foster the Olympic spirit among young people and popularize sports among children and teenagers.

Traditions and events
Olympic races. One of the key elements of the celebration is mass races of various distances. Races are held in different countries for everyone, from children to the elderly, to encourage participation in sports.

Master classes and sports competitions. On this day, Olympic committees and sports organizations organize master classes, meetings with famous athletes and various competitions in sports included in the Olympic Games program.

Programs for youth. Lectures and presentations are held in schools and universities aimed at educating the younger generation in the spirit of Olympic ideals. Sports sections invite children to try themselves in various sports.

Social networks and information campaigns. The IOC and National Olympic Committees conduct active campaigns in social networks, promoting the values of sports and the Olympic movement with the help of videos, photos and information materials.

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