International Olympic Day

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International Olympic Day is celebrated every year on 23 June.

• The International Olympic Committee was established in Paris on 23 June 1894.

• International Olympic Day was first celebrated in 1948.

• In 1948, a total of 9 countries celebrated this day in their respective countries.

• But with the energy and positivity with which Olympians have inspired millions across the world over time, the celebration has now become a global one.

• Despite any discrimination based on age, gender, etc National Olympic Committees across the world organise creative events based on the three pillars 'Move, Learn and Discover'.

• The theme of International Olympic Day 2022 is 'Together, for a Peaceful World'.

• Tokyo Olympics 2020

• The 32nd edition of the Olympics was held in Tokyo, Japan from July 23 to August 08, 2021.

• Tokyo has become the first city in Asia to host the Olympics twice, hosting the successful Olympic Games in 1964 and 2020

• Top 5 countries in medal tally 

• United States - 113 (Gold: 39, Silver: 41, Bronze: 33)

• China - 88 (Gold: 38, Silver: 32, Bronze: 18)

• Japan - 58 (Gold: 27, Silver: 14, Bronze: 17)

• Great Britain - 65 (Gold: 22, Silver: 21, Bronze: 22)

• Russian Olympic Committee - 71 (Gold: 20, Silver: 28, Bronze: 23)

• India - 7 (Gold: 1, Silver: 2, Bronze: 4)

• By winning 7 medals this time, India broke the previous record of 6 medals in the 2012 London Olympics.

• The motto for Tokyo Olympics 2020 was 'United by Emotion'.

• The mascot of Tokyo Olympics 2020 was 'Miraitova'.

• The next Olympics will be held in Paris, the capital of France, in 2024.