Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Jay Shah celebrated International Olympic Day in support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) whose mission is to promote health, well-being, and social engagement through sport.Highlighting the unifying power of the game, Shah emphasized cricket’s global reach and its ability to unite people across borders.“On International Olympic Day, we stand fully behind the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to use the power of sport to promote health, well-being, and social cohesion. With more than 2 billion fans worldwide, Cricket can connect, inspire and empower on an unprecedented scale. I wish everyone a happy Olympic Day and look forward to celebrating with you all the Olympic spirit that inspires us to move, play, and excel,” ICC chairman Jay Shah shared on X.
Olympic Day celebrates international sports
International Olympic Day is held every year on June 23 to commemorate the founding of the International Olympic Committee and the revival of the modern Olympic Games. First introduced in 1948, the day promotes fitness, inclusion, and the Olympic values ​​of kindness, friendship, and respect.The festival has grown to become an international organization, with National Olympic Committees, International Federations, and event planning committees promoting participation and an active lifestyle in all communities.IOC President Kirsty Coventry, in a video message on Olympic Day, encouraged people around the world to participate in physical activity, in line with this year’s theme.His message supports the “Let’s Move” campaign and his main idea, “You Can Do It”, which encourages young people to overcome self-doubt through sports and movement.
Cricket returns to the Olympics in LA28
The event also has an added significance for cricket, which is set to return to the Olympic stage in Los Angeles in 2028 after more than a century. The game was last shown at the 1900 Paris Olympics and is now played in the T20 format at LA28.
