“Cricket can unite, inspire and empower on an unprecedented scale.” Jay Shah backs IOC initiative on Olympic Day | Cricket News:

ICC chairman Jay Shaha with IOC president Kirsty Coventry. (Image credit: X post by Jay Shah)

chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Jay Shah marks International Olympic Day by providing support to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) global initiative aimed at promoting health, well-being, and community engagement through sport.Highlighting the unifying power of sport, Shah described cricket’s global reach and its ability to unite people across borders.“On International Olympic Day, we fully support the initiative of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to use the power of sport to promote health, well-being, and community engagement. With more than 2 billion fans worldwide, Cricket has the ability to unite, inspire and empower on an unparalleled scale. Wishing everyone a very happy Olympic Day and looking forward to celebrating with you all the Olympic spirit that inspires us to move, play, and thrive,” ICC Chairman Jay Shah shared with X.

Olympic Day celebrates the global movement of sport

International Olympic Day is celebrated every year on June 23 to commemorate the establishment of the International Olympic Committee and the revival of the modern Olympic Games. First introduced in 1948, the day promotes physical fitness, inclusivity, and the Olympic values ​​of excellence, friendship, and respect.The celebration has become a worldwide movement, with National Olympic Committees, International Federations, and organizing committees hosting events to encourage participation and active lifestyles throughout the community.IOC president Kirsty Coventry, in a video message for Olympic Day, encouraged people around the world to participate in physical activity, in line with this year’s theme.His message supports the “Let’s Move” campaign and its central idea, “You Can Do This”, which encourages young people to overcome self-doubt through sport and movement.

Cricket returns to the Olympics in LA28

The occasion also carries more significance for cricket, which is set to return to the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028 after more than a century. The game was last featured in the 1900 Paris Olympics and is now played in the T20 format at LA28.