‘#Let's Move + 1, India!' to be the theme for Olympic Day run on June 23
The theme highlights the joy and motivation of moving together, inviting people across India to experience the power of sport to boost both physical and mental health.
The focus will be on the benefits of playing sport or working out with someone else, encouraging people to bring a friend, sibling, colleague, family member.
As part of the celebration, 50 sports venues across the country will open their doors to the public for free, with paired sessions in football, padel, cricket, badminton and pickleball.
As part of the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP), schools across the nation can join the movement.
Already, over 10 million children have had a positive experience through the OVEP in Chandigarh, Odisha and Assam, through the efforts of Abhinav Bindra Foundation.
'Through OVEP and the inaugural 'Let's Move' campaign, we have witnessed how sport can inspire, uplift and empower the next generation. Let's Move + 1, carries this spirit forward, reminding us that sport is not just about physical strength, it is about fostering connection, mutual support and a shared sense of purpose,' said Abhinav Bindra.
'Sport has given me strength, taught me resilience and opened opportunities. It has shown me the value of having someone in your corner, to lift you up, to help you focus, to bring joy to the journey. That is why I am excited to invite young people to move with me, and share everything that sport brings,' said four-time Olympian archer, Deepika Kumari, supported by Reliance Foundation.
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