ICC Chairman Jay Shah and BCCI celebrated International Olympic Day on June 23, commemorating
cricket's return to the Olympics while promoting the 'Let's Move?' campaign that encourages people to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle by inviting others to participate in physical activities.
The Olympic Day marks the founding of modern Olympic Games in 1894 and is celebrated globally each year on June 23 to promote sport and physical activity.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"Cricket has always united us, and now, it's part of the Olympic movement! On this #OlympicDay, let's celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift. Invite your +1 for a walk, a run, or a game of cricket, and take a step towards a stronger, healthier India. Together, let's keep moving forward on our journey to bring the Olympic Games home!" Shah shared on social media.
The 'Let's Move?' campaign encourages everyone to invite a "+1" to participate in activities like walking, running, dancing, or skipping, and share their experiences on social media using @Olympics #LetsMove.
"Cricket has joined the Olympic movement- a historic leap for our beloved sport! This #OlympicDay, let's celebrate the power of sports to connect and inspire. Through the #LetsMove campaign, we invite you to pick your +1 and move - whether it's a walk, a run, or a game of cricket. Together, we can build a healthier, more united India, because when we move together, we move better. Let's make our dream a reality - Olympics in India!" BCCI posted on social media.
Cricket will return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028, after its only previous appearance at the Paris Games in 1900. The sport was included following an IOC meeting in Mumbai in October 2023.
Cricket joins other new sports at LA28 including baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse, and squash.
Cricket at the LA Olympics will feature six teams each in men's and women's competitions. The T20 format has been featured in other multi-sport events, including the Asian Games in 2010, 2014, and 2023 for both men's and women's competitions, and the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games for women's competition.
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