New Delhi, India, June 21, 2020: Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra has urged the country’s Olympic medallists, Olympians and National Sports Federations to lead the country in celebrating Olympic Day on June 23.
Batra said India should join the international celebration in a big way to promote healthy and active lifestyles and in a way to “embark the journey from a sports-watching nation to a more sports-participating country”.
“I urge India’s Olympic medallists and Olympians to lead the celebrations. I am sure National Sports Federations of Olympic sports and State Olympic Associations will not lag in encouraging their athletes and support staff to participate in Olympic Day activity. It would be delightful to see our educational institutions get the student community involved,” said Batra.
“There are countless ways we can do this, even with social-distancing restrictions in place. It could be some form of physical activity that each of us undertakes. It could even be by way of encouragement to Olympic sport. Make sure you do not breach Government guidelines when planning and pursuing your Olympic Day activity.”
India’s World badminton champion and Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu will join 21 athletes around the world in a live online workout to mark Olympic Day this Tuesday. She will join the virtual event from her home in Hyderabad.
Asian Games and Commonwealth champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat will also be a part of the celebration as she will feature in an already recorded compilation workout video featuring 23 different Olympians from around the world.
Source: Hindustan Times