On Olympic Day, ICC President Jai Shah wrote a message: the talk of bringing Olympics to India.

Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and ICC President Jai Shah celebrated Olympic Day on 23 June. He urged to move forward towards bringing the Olympics to India and promoted the ‘Lats Move +1 India’ campaign of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This campaign is being run in collaboration with Abhinav Bindra Foundation and Reliance Foundation.

Jai Shah wrote a message

Jai Shah wrote on social media that cricket has always united people and now it has become a part of the Olympics. He urged everyone to celebrate the strength of the game on this Olympic Day and inspire someone close to walk, run or play cricket. He also talked about taking steps towards a strong and healthy India. BCCI also shared a similar message on social media.

Cricket has always united us, and now, it’s part of the Olympic movement!

On this #OlympicdayLet’s celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift. Invite your +1 for a walk, a run, or a game of cricket, and take a step towards a stronger, healthier India. …

– Jay Shah (@Jayshah) June 23, 2025

India expressed the desire to host the Olympics

India has previously shown interest in hosting the 2032 Olympics, but now the country has made an official bid for 2036. It is believed that Ahmedabad may be a possible host city for this event. However, India will get a tough competition from many countries like Poland, Indonesia, South Africa, Qatar, Hungary, Türkiye, Mexico and Egypt.

Cricket is going to be a part of Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. This will be the first time that cricket will be included in the Olympic Games after more than a century. Olympic Day is celebrated every year on 23 June, which is celebrated in memory of the beginning of the modern Olympic Games.

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