Olympic champions, rising stars, world figures and fans young and old came together across five continents and 20 time zones on Olympic day 2020, 23 June, with an innovative, global 24-hour digital workout. Olympic champions, members of the IOC refugee Olympic team, sporting legends and Tokyo 2020 hopefuls came together to do what Olympic day is famous for: getting people active.
Over 141 athletes from 47 sports disciplines took part in both live workouts and a special edition Olympic Day video showcasing a range of moves to challenge all abilities, from squats with Canadian Olympic ice hockey champion Natalie Spooner to headstands with USA gold medallist gymnast Kyla Ross. National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs) showed their celebration with active involvement. The Brazilian NOC led a month of activities, inspired by the 100-year anniversary of its first Olympic gold, and the British Olympic Association led a five-day campaign to inspire children, teachers and families to try a new sport. The French Olympic Committee encouraged people to walk, run or cycle 2,024m, symbolising the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Elsewhere, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) was among the many IFs to encourage multiple Olympic champions to run live workouts on their own Instagram Live accounts. Others, such as the International Canoe Federation (ICF), hosted Q&As, while the International Sport Climbing Federation (IFSC) put the focus on mental health in sport.
Source: CSR Wire