International Olympic Day: Mandaviya lauds India's sports growth under leadership of PM Modi
New Delhi, June 23
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday extended greetings on International Olympic Day, highlighting the core Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect, while also underscoring India's growing sporting culture under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a post on X, Mandaviya said the day serves as a global reminder of the values that inspire millions across the world through sport.
"Happy Olympic Day to everyone! Today, we celebrate the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship, and Respect that inspire millions across the globe. Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi, India is witnessing an unprecedented sporting revolution, empowering our athletes and encouraging every citizen to embrace sports as a way of life," Sports Minister Mandaviya wrote.
Meanwhile, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah marked International Olympic Day by extending support to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) initiative aimed at promoting health, well-being, and community engagement through sport.
Jay Shah highlighted the global reach and unifying power of sport, particularly cricket, which he said has the ability to inspire and empower millions across the world.
"On the International Olympic Day, we are fully behind the initiative by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to harness the power of sport to promote health, well-being, and community engagement. With more than 2 billion fans around the world, Cricket has the ability to unite, inspire and empower at an unparalleled scale. Wishing everyone a happy Olympic Day and look forward to celebrating with all of you the Olympic spirit that motivates us to move, play, and thrive," ICC Chairman Jay Shah shared a post on X.
For those unversed, International Olympic Day is observed worldwide on June 23 to mark the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the revival of the modern Olympic Games. First introduced in 1948, the day encourages physical fitness, inclusivity, and the Olympic principles of excellence, friendship, and respect.
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Reader Comments
Happy Olympic Day! The Khelo India programme and increased funding are yielding results - our athletes are winning more medals in Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. The sporting culture is definitely changing in schools and villages. 👏
Cricket may have 2 billion fans, but Olympic sports like shooting, wrestling, hockey need equal attention. Jay Shah ji is right about cricket's unifying power, but we must not forget other disciplines. Balance is key for India's Olympic future.
As an NRI, it's heartening to see India's sports development. The focus on Olympic values like friendship and respect is exactly what the world needs today. Hope to see more Indian athletes on the podium in future Olympics. 🌏
Mandaviya sir's words are fine, but remember - we still haven't won an Olympic gold in individual events since Abhinav Bindra in 2008. Let's not just celebrate slogans, but push for better coaching, nutrition and sports science at district levels. Action speaks louder than X posts.
Love the Olympic spirit! The way our hockey team is reviving, wrestlers are dominating, and young shooters are rising - it's a new era indeed. Happy Olympic Day to all sport lovers! 🏅 Let's get our youth off phones and onto playgrounds.
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