IOC launches 'Let's Move India' Campaign

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) launches 'Let's Move India' campaign.

An Overview of the News

• Aimed at inspiring people to celebrate athletes at the Paris Olympics.

Digital Challenge:

• Participants encouraged to join through a digital challenge on social media.

• People across India invited to participate.

Regional School Initiatives:

• Young people can engage in regional school initiatives coinciding with Olympic Day on June 23.

• Initiatives designed to inspire and celebrate athletes.

Recreating Athlete Celebrations:

• Participants encouraged to recreate favorite athlete celebrations or create their own.

• The goal is to inspire and celebrate Olympians representing India in Paris 2024.

Collaboration with Abhinav Bindra:

• IOC collaborates with Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist and IOC Athletes’ Commission member.

• Together, they extend invitations to schools nationwide as part of the Olympic Values Education Programme.

International Olympic Committee (IOC)

• Non-governmental sports organization

• Based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

• Governs National Olympic Committees (NOCs).

• Oversees the worldwide Olympic Movement.

  • Formation - 23 June 1894

  • Founders - Pierre de Coubertin, Demetrios Vikelas

  • Headquarters - Olympic House, Lausanne, Switzerland

  • President - Thomas Bach