CURRENT AFFAIRS

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.

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: -The first Olympic Day was celebrated on 23 June 1948. On this occasion, Sigfrid Edström, IOC President at that time, conveyed a message to the young people of the world. Portugal, Greece, Austria, Canada, Switzerland, Great Britain, Uruguay, Venezuela and Belgium organised an Olympic Day in their respective countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -To mark Olympic Day on 23rd June 2022, people in countries across the globe have been getting active to celebrate sport and peace. The theme for this year is Together, For a Peaceful World, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) invited everyone to get involved and Move For Peace.