{"id":3853,"date":"2025-06-23T20:55:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3853"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:26:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:56:20","slug":"international-olympic-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-olympic-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Olympic Day 2025: History, Theme, Significance, Events &#038; India&#8217;s Role"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-olympic-day\/#Why_Is_International_Olympic_Day_Celebrated_Explained\" >Why Is International Olympic Day Celebrated Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-olympic-day\/#International_Olympic_Day_2025_Theme_and_Global_Events\" >International Olympic Day 2025: Theme and Global Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-olympic-day\/#History_of_Olympic_Rings\" >History of Olympic Rings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-olympic-day\/#International_Olympic_History_From_Ancient_Greece_to_the_Modern_Games\" >International Olympic History: From Ancient Greece to the Modern Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-olympic-day\/#Indias_Olympic_History_Milestones_and_Medals\" >India\u2019s Olympic History: Milestones and Medals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-olympic-day\/#Indias_Target_Olympic_Podium_Scheme_TOPS\" >India\u2019s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-olympic-day\/#International_Olympic_Day_2025_FAQs\" >International Olympic Day 2025: FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3855\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-145137.png?resize=300%2C228&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-145137.png?resize=300%2C228&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-145137.png?w=398&amp;ssl=1 398w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olympic rings symbolizing global unity in sport.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> International Olympic Day is celebrated every year on <\/span><b>23 June<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to commemorate the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Paris in 1894. Established by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the IOC revived the modern Olympic Games, and International Olympic Day first took place on 23 June 1948. Since then, it has become a global event to promote sports, health, and the values of the Olympic Movement. On this day, people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate in physical activities and embrace the Olympic ideals of <\/span><b>excellence, friendship, and respect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From local fun runs and school sports days to community tournaments and cultural programs, International Olympic Day brings people together in the Olympic spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-national-and-international-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>National and International Days 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_International_Olympic_Day_Celebrated_Explained\"><\/span><b>Why Is International Olympic Day Celebrated Explained<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3861\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154822.png?resize=300%2C188&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154822.png?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154822.png?w=636&amp;ssl=1 636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Olympic Day highlights the Olympic motto and symbols. The famous Olympic rings (five interlocking rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red) represent the five inhabited continents united by sport. The rings were designed by Coubertin in 1913 and were first flown at the 1920 Antwerp Games. The Olympic flag with these rings, and the motto <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCitius, Altius, Fortius \u2013 Communiter\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u201cFaster, Higher, Stronger \u2013 Together\u201d), reinforce the movement\u2019s goal of bringing people together through fair competition and unity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> International Olympic Day is celebrated to honor the Olympic Movement and to promote the benefits of sport worldwide. The main reasons include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Commemorating the IOC\u2019s founding:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23 June marks the day the IOC was created in 1894. Celebrating Olympic Day pays tribute to the roots of the modern Games and the vision of the Olympic founders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promoting health and fitness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The day encourages everyone to get active. By hosting fun runs, dance events, and sports clinics, communities raise awareness of the importance of physical fitness for both body and mind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spreading Olympic values:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Schools and organizations use Olympic Day to teach values like excellence, respect, friendship, and fair play. Workshops and seminars explain how sport can unite people across cultures and promote peace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encouraging inclusion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Olympic Day events are open to <\/span><b>everyone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 children, seniors, beginners, and athletes with disabilities. This inclusivity reflects the Olympic ideal that sport should be accessible to all, regardless of background or ability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-days-in-june-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of Important Days in June 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, International Olympic Day is about coming together to move, learn, and discover. The IOC encourages everyone to <\/span><b>Move<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (be active), <\/span><b>Learn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (understand sports values and history), and <\/span><b>Discover<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (try new sports and make new friends). These \u201cMove, Learn, Discover\u201d pillars guide Olympic Day programs around the world, making it a celebration of health, culture, and education through sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3538&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Brain Tumor Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Olympic_Day_2025_Theme_and_Global_Events\"><\/span><b>International Olympic Day 2025: Theme and Global Events<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3860\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154829.png?resize=300%2C178&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154829.png?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154829.png?w=601&amp;ssl=1 601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, International Olympic Day will again be observed on June 23rd. Each year the IOC or National Olympic Committees promote a theme to focus the celebrations. For example, the <\/span><b>2024 theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLet\u2019s Move and Celebrate,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encouraging people to stay active together ahead of the Paris 2024 Games. The official <\/span><b>International Olympic Day 2025 theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has not yet been announced by the IOC, but it is expected to build on these ideas of participation and unity. Past Olympic Day themes have emphasized inclusivity, unity, and sustainable development. Given global priorities, the 2025 theme will likely highlight how sport can promote health, social inclusion, and peace \u2013 aligning with broader initiatives like the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around the world, National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and sports clubs organize Olympic Day events each year. Common activities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Olympic Day Runs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Non-competitive fun runs or walks open to everyone. These mass-participation runs (often 5K or 10K) started in the 1980s and now involve tens of thousands of people globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community sports festivals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Local parks and recreation centers hold mini-Olympics, introducing children and families to various sports and games.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>School programs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many schools incorporate Olympic values into lessons. Students might learn about Olympic history, the charter, and the importance of fair play, sometimes meeting local athletes or participating in Olympic-themed games.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cultural events:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exhibitions, film screenings, or performances celebrate Olympic heritage. Museums and cultural institutions may display Olympic memorabilia, art, or photographs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online campaigns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On social media, Olympic Day is promoted with hashtags like #OlympicDay and #MoveForPeace. People share photos and stories about their own sports journeys, helping the Olympic spirit reach a wider audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-oceans-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Ocean Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each country may adapt Olympic Day to its own sports culture. For instance, some nations add traditional games, youth competitions, or inclusive para-sport events. Regardless of format, the <\/span><b>goal is universal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: to encourage people to be active and to celebrate the values of the Olympic Games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3479&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Food Safety Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Olympic_Rings\"><\/span><b>History of Olympic Rings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3859\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154836.png?resize=300%2C146&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154836.png?resize=300%2C146&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154836.png?w=586&amp;ssl=1 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hand holding a chalk drawing of the Olympic rings, reflecting the spirit of universal sport.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>Olympic rings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> themselves have an interesting history. Designed in 1913 and first used in 1920, the five interlocking rings represent the five inhabited continents of the world (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania), while the colors (including the white background) were chosen to appear on every national flag. This emblem reminds athletes and spectators that the Games welcome competitors from across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3527&amp;preview=true\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Environment Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Olympic_History_From_Ancient_Greece_to_the_Modern_Games\"><\/span><b>International Olympic History: From Ancient Greece to the Modern Games<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The history of the Olympics spans over 2,800 years, beginning with the ancient games of Greece and evolving into today\u2019s global festivals of sport. Key milestones in <\/span><b>Olympic history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be presented in the timeline below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">776 BC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>First recorded Ancient Olympic Games<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> held at Olympia, Greece, honoring the god Zeus.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">393 AD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Ancient Games ended<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned pagan festivals.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1894<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>International Olympic Committee (IOC) founded<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Paris by Pierre de Coubertin on June 23.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1896<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>First modern Olympic Games<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> held in Athens; 14 countries participated.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1912<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Olympic torch relay introduced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Stockholm Games, starting the tradition of lighting the flame.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1920<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Olympic Rings and Flag debuted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Antwerp Games; symbolizing unity of the five continents.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1924<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>First Winter Olympics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> held in Chamonix, France.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1936<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Berlin Olympics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Summer) broadcast globally; Jesse Owens wins 4 golds, challenging Nazi ideology.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1960<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>First live Olympic television coverage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for worldwide audience (Rome Olympics).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1980 &amp; 1984<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Major Boycotts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moscow 1980 (US-led boycott) and Los Angeles 1984 (Soviet-led boycott) reflected Cold War tensions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Sydney Olympics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Noted for high organization; first time all competing countries had female athletes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2008<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Beijing Olympics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Largest Olympic Games by participating athletes; iconic ceremonies.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> First Olympics postponed due to a pandemic; new sports like skateboarding and surfing introduced.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games (upcoming)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continues the Olympic tradition of international competition.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout this timeline, the Olympic Games have consistently promoted peace and cooperation. For example, at each Games, athletes from over 200 nations gather under one flag of 5 rings, in the Olympic Village. This spirit of unity is further symbolized by traditions like the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olympic Truce<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which calls for ceasing conflicts during the Games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, the Olympics have also expanded in scope. The modern Olympic Movement now includes <\/span><b>the Winter Games<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (first held in 1924), the <\/span><b>Paralympic Games<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for athletes with disabilities, established 1960), the <\/span><b>Youth Olympic Games<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and various regional competitions. However, all of these share the same roots in Olympic history: the idea that sport can transcend national and cultural differences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3706&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Day Against Child Labor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Olympic_History_Milestones_and_Medals\"><\/span><b>India\u2019s Olympic History: Milestones and Medals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3858\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154846.png?resize=300%2C178&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154846.png?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154846.png?w=627&amp;ssl=1 627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Norman Pritchard<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>India\u2019s Olympic journey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> began at the 1900 Paris Games, where Indian-born athlete Norman Pritchard won two silver medals in athletics (100m and 200m sprints). More recently, India has broadened its Olympic achievements beyond hockey. Below is a timeline of key milestones in <\/span><b>Indian Olympic history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Milestone<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>First Olympic medals for India:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Norman Pritchard wins 2 silver (Athletics, Paris).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1928<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>First Olympic gold:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India wins gold in Men\u2019s Field Hockey (Amsterdam).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1952<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Historic six straight hockey golds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India wins gold again (Helsinki), its sixth in a row.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1980<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Eighth Olympic gold:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India\u2019s last hockey gold of the golden era (Moscow).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1984<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Men\u2019s hockey silver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India settles for silver (Los Angeles), beginning a long medal drought in hockey.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1996<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>First modern hockey medals disappear:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India finishes outside medal ranks in hockey (Atlanta).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>First Olympic medal in women\u2019s sports:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Karnam Malleswari wins bronze in weightlifting (Sydney).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2004<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wins silver in shooting (Double Trap, Athens) \u2013 first individual silver.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2008<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Abhinav Bindra wins gold:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shooting (10m Air Rifle, Beijing) \u2013 India\u2019s first individual Olympic gold medal.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2012<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Breakthrough medals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6 medals in London (1 silver, 5 bronze) including a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first badminton<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medal by Saina Nehwal.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Record haul:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6 medals in Rio (0 gold, 1 silver, 5 bronze) including P.V. Sindhu\u2019s silver (badminton) and Sakshi Malik\u2019s bronze (wrestling).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Historic athletics gold:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Neeraj Chopra wins javelin gold (Tokyo) \u2013 India\u2019s first track and field gold, for a total of 7 medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This timeline shows how Indian Olympic history has evolved: from early track medals and hockey dominance, to modern successes in shooting, badminton, wrestling, boxing, weightlifting, and athletics. Today, India fields competitors in many sports and is increasingly winning medals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Indian Olympic Medal tally 2024<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3857\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154855.png?resize=224%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154855.png?resize=224%2C300&amp;ssl=1 224w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154855.png?w=315&amp;ssl=1 315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following is the list of Indian medal winners of 2024 Olympic:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Medal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name(s)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sport<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neeraj Chopra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&#8217;s Javelin Throw<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronze<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manu Bhaker<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shooting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women&#8217;s 10m Air Pistol<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronze<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manu Bhaker &amp; Sarabjot Singh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shooting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixed 10m Air Pistol Team<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronze<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swapnil Kusale<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shooting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&#8217;s 50m Rifle Three Positions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronze<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>India Men&#8217;s Hockey Team<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Harmanpreet Singh (C), PR Sreejesh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Gurjant Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Abhishek Nain, Sanjay Rana, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Sumit Walmiki, Shamsher Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Amit Rohidas, Vivek Prasad, Sukhjeet Singh)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field Hockey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&#8217;s Tournament<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronze<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aman Sehrawat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrestling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&#8217;s Freestyle 57kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors have contributed to India\u2019s growing Olympic presence. Improved training facilities, professional coaching, and government support have all played a role. One landmark initiative is the <\/span><b>Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, launched by the Government of India in 2014 to boost the nation\u2019s medal prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Target_Olympic_Podium_Scheme_TOPS\"><\/span><b>India\u2019s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3856\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154905.png?resize=221%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154905.png?resize=221%2C300&amp;ssl=1 221w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-19-154905.png?w=279&amp;ssl=1 279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was introduced in September 2014 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Its purpose is to identify and financially support India\u2019s best athletes in preparation for the Olympics and other major international competitions. Under TOPS, selected athletes receive:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monthly stipends:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Around \u20b950,000 per month (for each core athlete) to cover living and training expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training and coaching support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Funding for international training camps, world-class coaching, and access to high-performance facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equipment and competition grants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Financial assistance to purchase modern equipment and to travel for qualifying events and tournaments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support from Mission Olympic Cell:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A dedicated team under the Sports Authority of India monitors athlete performance, provides technical and medical support, and ensures resources are well-managed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its inception, TOPS has supported several medal-winning athletes. For example, shooters like Gagan Narang, Heena Sidhu, and rifle shooter Abhinav Bindra received TOPS support for Beijing 2008 and London 2012. More recently, boxers Lovlina Borgohain and Shiva Thapa, badminton stars P.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal, wrestler Sakshi Malik, and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra have all been beneficiaries of the scheme. These athletes\u2019 successes at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics highlight how TOPS-funded preparation can yield results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC Mains 2025?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Olympic Day is more than a date on the calendar; it is a worldwide celebration of sport, health, and international friendship. By observing this day every June 23, the Olympic Movement reminds us <\/span><b>why International Olympic Day is celebrated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: to honor the founding of the IOC and to inspire millions to participate in physical activity. The day\u2019s events \u2013 Olympic runs, sports festivals, educational activities, and cultural programs \u2013 all work together to promote a healthier, more inclusive society.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Olympic_Day_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>International Olympic Day 2025: FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3854 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3854{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3854 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3854{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3854.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3854.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3854.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3854.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3854.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1750324876\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3854\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3854\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38540\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38540\" aria-controls=\"collapse38540\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why is International Olympic Day celebrated?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse38540\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3854\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38540\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International Olympic Day is celebrated to promote the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect. It also encourages global participation in sports and physical activities across age groups.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38541\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38541\" aria-controls=\"collapse38541\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the theme of International Olympic Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38541\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3854\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38541\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The International Olympic Day 2025 theme highlights inclusivity, sustainability, and youth engagement. It focuses on uniting communities through sports and Olympic values.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38542\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38542\" aria-controls=\"collapse38542\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the Olympic history of India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38542\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3854\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38542\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India first participated in the Olympics in 1900 and has since earned medals in hockey, wrestling, badminton, and athletics. The country has steadily improved its performance in recent editions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38543\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38543\" aria-controls=\"collapse38543\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the Target Olympic Podium Scheme?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38543\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3854\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38543\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is a government initiative aimed at identifying and supporting India\u2019s top athletes. It provides training, financial support, and infrastructure to boost Olympic success.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38544\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38544\" aria-controls=\"collapse38544\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does International Olympic Day impact global sports?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38544\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3854\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38544\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0International Olympic Day promotes awareness about the importance of sports in fostering peace and development. 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