(Hockey news) Since 1987, Olympic Day runs have taken place all over the world. But it has grown into much more than just a sporting event, becoming an annual worldwide celebration of the Olympic movement and its values, encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle, based on the three pillars of ‘Move’, ‘Learn’, and ‘Discover’. 

The theme for the Olympic Day 2023 is called “#LetsMove” which is inspired by the research conducted by WHO in 2022, which shows the significant health benefits for hearts, bodies, and minds from just 30 minutes of movement daily. So on this Olympic Day Olympians all across the world belonging to various sports, are hosting 30-minute movement and workout sessions digitally, that people from all around the world can join and be influenced to adapt to their daily life beyond the Olympic Day. 

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is pleased to support this initiative by the IOC and we invite the global hockey community to join in and commit to 30 minutes of movement and activity on this Olympic Day and beyond! Hockey athletes 

PR Shreejesh from India and Agustina Albertario of Argentina will also be contributing towards the #LetsMove campaign by hosting a 30-minute session with fans worldwide. Fans can get their Olympic Invite and work out alongside Sreejesh, Agustina, and many other famous athletes on June 23rd, wherever they are, whatever their fitness level may be. 

The principles of sport and activity traverse all boundaries and differences and should be accessible to all. There is no finer example of this than the ongoing Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, where hockey is making its first appearance as a demonstration sport. 

Over 130 athletes representing 12 nations and 4 continents are currently competing for medals in HockeyID, at the games. In Toronto, FIH Academy is working with Field Hockey Canada to deliver two face-to-face courses – the Hockey Educator course and FIH Level 3 Coaching course. The Hockey Educator course will start on June 21 and will be led by FIH Trainers Michel Kinnen and Mike Joyce. On the event of Olympic Day on 23 June, they will be united with local young players for a series of sessions where players will have the chance to learn how to develop their hockey skills. 

This group will also join the FIH Level 3 Coaching, assisting Michel in the delivery of the course, which is scheduled to last till the 25th. FIH is obligated to the support provided by PAHF and the Coaches Association of Ontario, who made these courses possible. Speaking on Olympic Day, FIH president Tayyab Ikram said: “Every year, the global hockey community is proud to make its contribution to this wonderful IOC initiative that Olympic Day is. 

After thesis has concluded that one in four adults and over 80 percent of young people do not meet the recommended minimum activity levels needed for optimum health, the International Olympic Committee and the World Health Organisation have launched the #LetsMove campaign. 

By means of this, I appeal to all hockey players, fans, and any member of our community to show their support by being physically active and encouraging their families and friends to do the same. Together, #LetsMove inspires and enables the world to move for better health.

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