How Can You Join Sindhu in the 'Let's Move' Initiative on Olympic Day?

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Key Takeaways
- Engage in physical activity to promote health and well-being.
- Invite a friend to participate in the 'Let's Move' campaign.
- Celebrate Olympic Day by embracing the spirit of sports.
- Utilize digital tools to share your activities on social media.
- Recognize the achievements of athletes like PV Sindhu in inspiring change.
New Delhi, June 23 (NationPress) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu expressed her excitement on Olympic Day by calling on the public to engage in the 'Let’s Move' initiative, encouraging them to invite a "+1" to walk, run, dance, skip, or move alongside them.
This year’s theme, 'Let’s Move', highlights Olympic Day, celebrated annually on June 23, marking a global tribute to sports and promoting physical activity in honor of the establishment of the modern Olympic Games in 1894.
“My journey as an athlete has shown me that movement brings unparalleled happiness. This Olympic Day, I want to share that happiness with you! Choose your +1 — someone you wish to motivate, or who motivates you — and let’s get moving together,” Sindhu shared on X.
Through the 'Let’s Move' theme, individuals around the world are encouraged to invite a "+1" to partake in walking, running, dancing, skipping, or any movement. Participants can simply invite a friend to join their activities, utilize specially designed 'Let’s Move' digital resources, and showcase their movements on social media @Olympics #LetsMove.
The 'Let's Move' initiative, introduced in 2023 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), aims to motivate a greater number of individuals to engage in physical activity through sports and everyday movements. Leveraging the enthusiasm and influence of Olympic athletes, the Let’s Move campaign emphasizes how sports can unite us and enhance not just fitness but our overall health.
In another message, Sindhu reflected on her Olympic accomplishments as she celebrated Olympic Day. “There’s nothing larger than this. This isn’t merely sport — it’s my land, my blood, my sweat, and my tears. I am grateful to have represented India at the highest level,” she posted alongside a collage of her Olympic medal moments from Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
Sindhu made history by securing the silver medal at the Olympic Games Rio 2016, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve Olympic silver in badminton. She once again stepped onto the Olympic podium by winning bronze at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
The remarkable shuttler also made her mark in history by clinching the world title in 2019, becoming the first Indian player to top the podium at the badminton world championships.