Important Days

International Olympic Day 2022: 23 June

Published on 24 Jun 2022

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  • June 23 is celebrated as International Olympic Day across the globe. 
  • The day is primarily celebrated to commemorate the birth of modern Olympic Games. 
  • The day is also observed to celebrate the health and harmony aspect associated with sports. 
  • The day marks the foundation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
  • The day was decided as June 23 to commemorate the founding of the International Olympic Committee at Sorbonne, Paris in 1894.
  • This year, the theme for the International Olympic Day is “Together For A Peaceful World.”
Source: SarkariPariksha