New Delhi: With this year’s Olympic Day being held under unprecedented circumstances, Hockey India celebrated the 72nd Olympic Day digitally with its Member Units showcasing Olympic values among the young children, players, coaches and administrative staff, by taking part in various activities while respecting the social distancing and safety guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Home Affairs over a week.
Hockey India’s Member Units marked this special Olympic Day with activities that spread the message of spirit of sportsmanship and unity through hockey-focused activities including quizzes, wellness programs, art and craft competitions, write-ups and essays on Olympic Day and Olympic values, along with spreading awareness on the importance of healthy living, staying indoors and staying fit. Through various events planned throughout the week leading up to Olympic Day, it was Hockey India’s ambition to strengthen the link that children, young people and adults have with the sport, and through these activities it brought together people from different walks of life, different age groups, without any gender and physical biases, to provide an opportunity to reminisce their favourite Olympic moments and promote the Olympic values.
Olympic Day was first introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris. The goal was to promote participation in sport across the globe regardless of age, gender or athletic ability. Marking the 72nd Olympic Day, Hockey India through various activities endorsed International Olympic Committee’s campaign and themes of #StayStrong, #StayHealthy and #StayActive in these trying circumstances for everyone. These three themes emphasized on mental and emotional well-being, making sure to promote a healthy way of living and staying closely connected to their favourite sport – hockey.
