Olympic Day 2025: Celebrating Sports Unity and New Leadership

Olympic Day 2025 was marked by moving tributes from athletes like Abhinav Bindra and PV Sindhu. They praised the sport's power to unite and inspire, celebrated cricket's Olympic inclusion, and welcomed Kirsty Coventry as the new Olympic president, highlighting sports' global influence and commitment to health and unity.

Prominent athletes, including former Olympic shooter Abhinav Bindra and acclaimed badminton player PV Sindhu, led the Olympic Day 2025 celebrations on Monday, underscoring the significance of sports in uniting and inspiring people worldwide. Held annually on June 23, Olympic Day commemorates the founding of the modern Olympic Games in 1894 in Paris. Its primary purpose is to promote global participation in sports, irrespective of age, gender, or ability.

This year's celebrations aligned with the International Olympic Committee's Let's Move initiative, promoting physical activity. Bindra praised outgoing Olympic president Thomas Bach for his leadership, and expressed confidence in incoming president Kirsty Coventry, lauding her inspirational career as an athlete and leader. Bindra highlighted the evolving Olympic Movement under strong leadership.

PV Sindhu reflected on the honor of representing India at the Olympics, emphasizing her deep connection to the sporting stage. Meanwhile, ICC chairman Jay Shah celebrated cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics, urging increased participation in the Let's Move campaign to promote a healthier India. The BCCI echoed these sentiments, focusing on uniting people through sports for a healthier future.

(With inputs from agencies.)