International Olympic Day 2022: 10 inspiring quotes from Olympic icons

The Olympic Games are the world’s most prestigious sporting event. With over 200 nations participating in summer and winter sports competitions held every four years, the Olympics are also one of the oldest sporting events in the world. Every year, June 23 is celebrated as International Olympic Day. It is a day when sportspeople and athletes converge across the world to promote the many benefits of playing games and sports – not the least of which is fitness and good health.

The idea of International Olympic Day dates back to 1947, when Doctor Gruss, a member of the International Olympic Committee, submitted a report suggesting the celebration of Olympic Day. The first International Olympic Day was celebrated in 1948. June 23 was picked as the date to observe Olympic Day as this was the date on which the International Olympic Committee was formed in 1894.

As nations across the world celebrate International Olympic Day 2022, here is a look at some inspiring quotes form Olympic icons through the ages:

“It’s not wise to blindly copy what others are doing.” – Abhinav Bindra