Bhubaneswar: The students across 63,000 schools in Odisha have joined the global Let’sMove campaign on the occasion of the International Olympic Day on Friday.
The LetsMove campaign is a remarkable Olympic initiative that emphasizes the significance of exercise and movement. By embracing this campaign, Odisha aims to inspire, transform, and unite its vibrant young communities through the power of movement.
“On this International Olympic Day, Odisha is delighted to partner with International Olympic Committee (IOC) and take the global LetsMove Campaign to young students across 63,000 schools in Odisha. By doing so we are inculcating the Olympic spirit and emphasising on the significance of exercise and the power of movements”, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said in a Twitter post.
The students celebrated the spirit of the Olympics, echoing the motto of ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter’ – “Faster, Higher, Stronger-Together.”
The students engaged in a variety of sports activities including football, hockey, cricket amongst others with an Olympic spirit and cherished the camaraderie.
By embracing this campaign, Odisha aims to inspire, transform, and unite its vibrant young communities through the power of movement.
Odisha Sports & Youth Services Minister Tusharkanti Behera said: “As we commemorate Olympic Day, we are not only celebrating a historic event but also embracing the universal language of sports. Odisha encourages everyone to move, inspire, and embrace the Olympic spirit, empowering our children, communities, and our entire state.
“By joining the #LetsMove campaign and fostering the Olympic values, Odisha is taking a significant step towards creating a healthier, more inclusive society where the power of movement and sports unites,” he said.
Together, Odisha can achieve great heights, strengthen bonds, and build a better future for the young children, he added.
To further promote the Olympic movement and the values of Olympism, Odisha launched the Olympic Values Education Programme in partnership with the Olympic Foundation for Culture & Heritage, the International Olympic Committee, and the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust in May 2022.
This collaboration has enabled Odisha to integrate Olympic values into school curriculum, providing students with a holistic education that encompasses not only academics but also the ideals of sportsmanship, fair play, and respect, Behera said.