IOC unites with Abhinav Bindra Foundation & RF to celebrate Olympic Day 2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s global movement campaign “Let's Move” returns to India this Olympic Day (June 23) with its new edition, “Let's Move +1”, in partnership with the Abhinav Bindra Foundation and the Reliance Foundation.

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This year’s theme focuses on the joy and motivation of moving together—inviting people across India to experience the power of sport to boost both physical and mental wellbeing.

Marking Olympic Day, the campaign shines a spotlight on the benefits of playing sport or working out with someone else—encouraging people to take the first step and bring a friend, sibling, colleague, or family member along.

As part of the celebrations, over 50 sports venues across India will open their doors to the public for free paired sessions in sports such as football, padel, cricket, badminton and pickleball.

Nearly 50 per cent of adults in India, and 81 per cent of young people globally, are failing to reach the recommended activity levels for optimal health (World Health Organization, 2024).

Taking part in physical activities with others can help people start moving and keep going — through shared goals, encouragement, and enjoyment. Sport is more than moving, it is also an opportunity to spend time with others, connect and build community. This can create a sense of belonging and help fight loneliness — something the WHO has identified as a growing concern for people’s health and support mental wellbeing.