International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah on Tuesday marked International Olympic Day by expressing support for the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) initiative to promote health, well-being and community engagement through sport.
In a post on X, Shah underscored the global reach and unifying power of sport, particularly cricket, which he said has the ability to inspire and empower people across the world.
“On the International Olympic Day, we are fully behind the initiative by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to harness the power of sport to promote health, well-being, and community engagement. With more than 2 billion fans around the world, cricket has the ability to unite, inspire and empower at an unparalleled scale. Wishing everyone a happy Olympic Day and look forward to celebrating with all of you the Olympic spirit that motivates us to move, play, and thrive,” Shah said.
International Olympic Day is observed annually on June 23 to commemorate the establishment of the IOC and the revival of the modern Olympic Games. First celebrated in 1948, the day promotes physical activity, inclusivity and the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect.
Last month, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya attended the National Sports Federation (NSF) Conclave 2026, which brought together representatives from 37 National Sports Federations, including the Indian Olympic Association, to discuss India’s sporting roadmap and preparations for major international events such as the Commonwealth Games 2026, Asian Games 2026 and the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Addressing the conclave, Mandaviya said, “The National Sports Federation Conclave marks a coordinated step towards India’s preparation for upcoming global sporting events.”
Secretary (Sports) Hari Ranjan Rao stressed the importance of long-term planning and collective effort in achieving India’s sporting ambitions.
“The nation that dreams big, prepares bigger; today’s discussions will shape India’s sporting future for 2036,” Rao said.
(With inputs from ANI)
