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It's Olympic Day !
Today, 23 June 2020, it's Olympic day. And Coco Lodge Majunga invites you to celebrate this day by following live sports broadcasts.
This day will continue to be a significant event in its long history of 72 years. Commemorating the birth of the Olympic Games of the modern era on 23 June 1894, Olympic Day was created in 1948 and promotes participation in sport regardless of age, sex or sports ability, while being an opportunity to celebrate Olympic values around the world.
" Faster – Higher – Stronger "
Olympic Day is more than just a sporting event. It is a day to promote Olympic values, based on the three pillars : Move, Learning and Discovering.
Given the current situation caused by coronavirus, this time this time will be unprecedented.
The 22 to the 26 June, an operation 100% digital technology is actually set up to encourage us to engage in physical activity and to share Olympic values.
It's Olympic Day 2020 : the world's largest online workout ever held
The annual celebration of sport and Olympic values will bring together Olympians from around the world today.
During this unprecedented period, the world was inspired by the Olympians who shone with their energy and optimism. Indeed, athletes have helped fans through this crisis.
“The pressure will be strong, but my motivation will be even more”, said Aker Ai Obaidi, an athlete who wants to be part of the Olympic refugee team.
During 24 hours, Olympic Day 2020 will see the Olympians, Athletes and fans from around the world be active for what will be the world's largest online Olympic workout.
According to CNO, twenty-three Olympic athletes have already participated in the recording of an official training video. On the occasion of Olympic Day 23 June, athletes from around the world will host live training sessions at 11 hours, local time, in 20 time zones on the page @olympics Instagram.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to contain and postpone the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, near 5 000 Olympians have engaged online alongside 243 millions of people in more than 50 countries in the IOC campaign #StayStrong, #StayActive, #StayHealthy. They share their daily workouts as well as practical tips on how to stay healthy physically and mentally. And this Olympic day is going to take this campaign to the next level.
Statement by the IOC President, Mr. Thomas Bash
“Olympic Day celebration 2020 may seem very different from all previous years, but at the same time, the 23 June. Our message about the power of sport to bring hope and optimism to everyone will resonate even louder.”
“Let's unite to use this power of sport to make the Tokyo Olympics 2020 postponed to 2021 a moment of humanity's solidarity and resilience.”
” We all live with great uncertainty about the future, with the global coronavirus crisis. In these difficult times, we need the values of sport more than ever, of our shared Olympic values of excellence, respect, friendship and solidarity. The Olympic flame can be the light at the end of the dark tunnel in which we all find ourselves currently. The 23 June, we'll send this Olympic message to everyone. Make sure you stay strong, active and healthy.”
“In this Olympic spirit, I wish you all a wonderful Olympic Day 2020.”