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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
International Olympic Day 2025: History, significance, theme, and how the world celebrates the day
Image credits: X Sports play a major role in our lives. While for some watching it is an adrenaline rush, for others participating is a dream. The Olympics, as a global sports tournament, binds the people of the world in a saga that celebrates friendly competition and the spirit of sports with enthusiasm and spirit. International Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23. With the aim to commemorate the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the day is a reminder of how far humanity has come when it comes to sports and how it has been a binding cloth of brotherhood and sportsmanship for countries and people across the globe. International Olympic Day 2025 : History Image credits: X The idea of a day honouring the Olympics was first presented in 1947, by Doctor Gruss of Czechoslovakia. He suggested creating a day that promoted and celebrated the values of the Olympics. Thus, the first International Olympic Day was celebrated in 1948 by the International Olympic Committee to honour the founding of the modern-day Olympic movement. It also celebrated the establishment of the International Olympic Committee by French educator Pierre de Coubertin in Paris on June 23, 1894. While it was initially observed by only nine countries, over the years it has grown into a global event that has its yearly themes and celebrations involving over 200 National Olympic Committees and millions of participants. International Olympic Day 2025: Significance International Olympics Day is not just about celebrating sports and sportsmen. It is about everyone who loves sports. It is aimed at getting more and more people involved in sports either at a professional or personal level. It encourages people to actively participate in physical activity and ensure better health. It fosters a global community of sports lovers who value the universal language and art of sports and celebrate each other with respect and solidarity. One of the most important points raised by the International Olympics Day is the idea of inclusion and advocacy for social causes such as gender equality, mental health, disability inclusion, anti-discrimination efforts and more. International Olympic Day 2025: Theme Image credits: X In 2025, the theme of the International Olympic Day is "Let's Move?" Launched by the IOC in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), it encourages people to engage in physical activity and fosters motivation, community and fun. The campaign invites people to invite a "+1" to join them in walking, running, dancing or any other activities to create a sense of belonging and eradicate feelings of loneliness. International Olympics Day advocates that sports are for everyone. No matter where you are and what you are doing, you can always participate in one sport or another and feel alive in the sense of participation and belonging that it brings with it. So gather with your friends and family and get moving with sports!
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Cash reward offered as Neenah Police Department seek community's help to identify mystery deck demolisher
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities are seeking assistance from the community to identify a man who was seen dismantling a deck at a Maple Street home on the morning of Tuesday, January 7. According to a Facebook post from the Neenah Police Department, the homeowner returned from work to find her deck in disarray, having discovered that the demolition was not part of any scheduled work. Witnesses reported seeing the unknown man at the residence, assuming he was hired to perform the job. However, after spending only about 30 minutes at the site, he left and never returned, leaving the homeowner with an unpleasant surprise upon arrival. To locate the individual responsible, Neenah PD is asking for anyone with information to come forward. Investigative Sergeant Gruss can be contacted at (920) 886-6011, referencing 25-000483 Community members who wish to share information anonymously can reach out to the Winnebago County Wide Crime Stoppers at (920) 231-8477 or go to Those who provide tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
