International Olympic Day 2025 was celebrated on June 23, marking the 131st anniversary of the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in Paris.
This year’s theme was “Let’s Move?”
About the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement and one of the most influential sports organizations in the world.
Overview
• Founded: June 23, 1894, in Paris by Baron Pierre de Coubertin
• Headquarters: Olympic House, Lausanne, Switzerland
• Current President: Kirsty Coventry (since 2025) — first woman and African to hold the post
• Official Languages: French (reference), English, and host country’s language when needed
• Motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter (Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together)
Core Functions
• Organizes the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympic Gameshttps://www.iasjnana.com/
• Oversees the Olympic Charter and ensures adherence to its principles
Organizational Structure
• IOC Session: Supreme decision-making body (meets annually)
• Executive Board: President, 4 Vice Presidents, and 10 members
Recent Milestones
• Olympic Esports Games: First edition to be held in 2027 in Riyadhhttps://www.iasjnana.com/
