Olympians in action on Olympic Day
26 | 6 | 2025
Olympians around the world engaged with their communities on Olympic Day to spread the values of the Olympic Movement and the joy of taking part in sport. Their National Olympians Associations worked with their National Olympic Committees, Athletes Commissions and other sports organisations to run lots of projects. Here are a few of their stories.
In New Zealand there was a sustainability twist to the day. Olympians shared their inspirational stories before they and children from a local school planted 1,375 trees to help rehabilitate a local waterway.
The theme in Japan was “Let’s Move”. And move the members of the Japan Olympians Association certainly did.
460 students and teachers attended the “Be the Next Olympian” programme in Malaysia. The programme, run by the Olympians Association, spells out what the Olympics values brings to peoples’ lives and teaches the importance of safe sports. The highlight of the day was a sharing session with Olympians and former national athletes. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLRw5DcPAsv/
The Hellenic Olympians Association along with the International Olympic Truce Centre hosted a special event at the Olympic Museum of Athens where children aged 5 to 12 got to try out different sports and take part in a discussion on the Olympic Truce and the values of sport.
The Philippine Olympians ran an Olympians Sports Leadership Programme on Olympic Day. The pillars of programme , Storytelling, Networking and Systems Thinking, beautifully dovetail with the Olympic values. Excellence in the stories we believe and tell; Friendship in the people we engage and network with; Fair Play in the work we pursue individually and collectively. You can learn more about the Philippine OSLP programme at https://oslp.adrenaline.solutions/.
The Irish, of course, celebrated with the craic (which means a good, fun time). Irish Olympians spanning six decades came together for an inaugural Olympic Day BBQ along with their families, friends, and staff from the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI). A brand-new Olympians’ signing wall was unveiled at Olympic House, a tribute to the athletes who have represented Ireland on the world stage. Each Olympian present received an OLY pin, marking their special place within the global Olympic community.
In Australia, WOA Executive Committee Member Nat Cook went to Chapel Hill State School in Brisbane to talk sport and the power of sport to unite the world. About how sport is a language everyone speaks. And how everyone can dream big just like the athletes. And with Brisbane 2032 coming they were really excited, as you can see in this short video.
In India, Olympic Day at Reliance Foundation School brought champions, children, and Olympic values together. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLP59RQTQB3/
On Olympic Day, the Angolan Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Association held an event where athletes shared their stories, talked about the Olympic Pillars and Values, and promoted health and fitness. You can see lots about the day at https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16QA7x3v3F/
The Nepal Olympians Association, working with their NOC, ran their School to Olympic Programme to encourage school children to take part in sport.
There was also a celebration in Kathmandu at the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Soyambhu Temple.
Mauritian Olympians joined the students of the Mauritius Academy of Sport programme to share their journey, values, and love for sport. Students of the programme had the chance to engage in practical workshops and open discussions around the Olympic values of respect, excellence, and fair play.
