Historic moment for the game of cricket as BCCI join hands with the ICC to celebrate the Olympic Day

On June 23, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Jay Shah celebrated Olympic Day with a goal of bringing the Games to India. The Olympic Day is an IOC initiative that is celebrated annually on June 23 to commemorate the birth of the Olympic Games. While cricket is expected to be an integral sport in which India will participate, Jay Shah's vision also encompasses bringing more games to India outside of cricket.

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A historic leap for cricket as it joins the Olympic movement

Both the BCCI and the ICC chair took to their respective Twitter handles to celebrate this auspicious occasion on Olympic Day. The scope of the game has risen in recent times as cricket is all set to be featured in the upcoming 2028 Olympics for the first time in 128 years. Utilizing their individual social media accounts, they additionally endorsed the 'Let's Move +1 India' initiative organized by the International Olympic Committee in partnership with the Abhinav Bindra Foundation and Reliance Foundation.

“Cricket has always united us, and now, it’s part of the Olympic movement!" Shah wrote on X. “On this #OlympicDay, let’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. Together, let’s keep moving forward on our journey to bring the Olympic Games home!"

Cricket has joined the Olympic movement- a historic leap for our beloved sport! 🏏

This #OlympicDay, let’s celebrate the power of sports to connect and inspire. Through the #LetsMove campaign, we invite you to pick your +1 and move - whether it’s a walk, a run, or a game of… pic.twitter.com/U6kVP7I8NA

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2025

Following the submission of an expression of interest (EOI) to host the 2032 Summer Olympics, India has also raised their request to host the 2036 edition, with the city of Ahmedabad likely going to play host. It will encounter significant competition from Poland, Indonesia, South Africa, Qatar, Hungary, Turkiye, Mexico, and Egypt, all of whom are also contenders. Cricket is set to be included in the Games starting from the 2028 edition.