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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
International Olympic Day is observed on which day?
A
23 June
B
20 June
C
22 June
D
18 June
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 each year and was first observed in 1948. The Olympics is the world’s largest international multi-sport event held every four years. Thousands of athletes and sportspersons from all across the world take part in various games and sports.

Detailed explanation-2: -Each year June 23 is a day when athletes and people worldwide congregate and organise various sporting events. Nations across the world have their respective Olympic committees that overlook the celebrations that take place on International Olympic Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Theme of International Olympic Day 2022 The theme this year is ‘Together, For a Peaceful World’, which will be accompanied by the social media hashtags #MoveForPeace and #OlympicDay. The World Olympic Day 2022 emphasises the power that sport has to build a better world and brings people together in peace.

Detailed explanation-4: -Olympic Day commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee on 23 June 1894 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

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