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  • On June 23 the International Olympic Day is celebrated all over the world in memory of the revival of the Olympic movement in its modern form. The idea of a special holiday to tell people about the main Olympic principles was first voiced at the 41st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Stockholm in 1947, and a year later at the 42nd session of the IOC in St. Moritz, the project was officially approved.

    The following event served as a historical background for the choice of the date. In June 1894, the international Congress on physical education was held in Paris. It was attended by representatives of 12 countries. On June 23, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympic revival enthusiast, presented his report.

    In it, he introduced the audience to the organizational basis of the Olympic Games developed by him. The Congress approved the proposal of Baron Pierre de Coubertin to revive the tradition of the ancient Greek Olympic Games in order to hold “competitive games every four years with the participation of all nations”.

    This memorable date was chosen for the celebration of the International Olympic Day; and its purpose was to promote sports around the world and to involve everyone in the sports movement, regardless of age, gender or sports skills and abilities.

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    News feed 24 June 2025
    Michael Degtyarev: “The new ROC project aims to promote the Olympic movement, inspire the younger generation, and glorify Russia”

    The Minister of Sports of Russia and President of the Russian Olympic Committee extended his congratulations on International Olympic Day and announced the launch of a new video initiative titled “A Great Country – A Sports Power”.

    News feed 6 June 2025
    The Athletes’ Commissions of the Russian Olympic Committee and the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus recently convened at the Vytoki Festival.

    The Athletes’ Commissions of the Russian Olympic Committee and the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus held a joint meeting in the town of Pastavy, located in the Vitebsk region, as part of the XXI sports and cultural festival Vytoki.

    Михаил Дегтярев
    News feed 11 June 2025
    Michael Degtyarev: «The competitions in Vyborg and the International Forum of Young Olympians promise to be a true celebration of sports and friendship»

    On June 3rd, Vyborg hosted the opening of the IX World Games of Young Compatriots and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. The large-scale competitions will feature around 450 athletes aged 14-18 from 35 countries.