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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Bindra to drive IOC's Olympic Day campaign in India
Beijing Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra is set to drive International Olympic Committee's (IOC) 'Let's Move +1' initiative in India for this year's Olympic Day (June 23). A vocal advocate of taking sports to grassroots, Bindra will spearhead IOC's initiative through his Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) that touches over 60,000 schools across Odisha, Assam, and Chandigarh. Abhinav Bindra will spearhead IOC's initiative through his Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) that touches over 60,000 schools across Odisha, Assam, and Chandigarh (HT) As part of the celebrations, over 50 sports venues across India will open their doors to public for free paired sessions in sports such as football, padel, cricket, badminton and pickleball. 'We want to build a culture for movement and physical activity which will eventually become a culture for sport. As part of OVEP, we have introduced two PE classes in each school that we cover and we hope to see a cultural shift in a few years. It won't happen in a year or two. So far, the response from the parents and teachers have been very encouraging,' Bindra, India's first individual gold medallist at the Olympics, said. A key initiative of Abhinav Bindra Foundation, OVEP has touched about 10 million children by enhancing physical activity, gender inclusivity and educational outcomes. To mark the Olympic Day, the students will participate in activities such as paired yoga, group dance sessions, skipping, football, cricket, volleyball and kho-kho along with Olympic-themed arts and crafts. 'Fitness needs to be a fun activity for kids if we want them to stay invested for a long period of time. Therefore, we have tried to make our activities as engaging, as fun as possible for them.' 'Through OVEP and the inaugural Let's Move campaign, we have witnessed how sport can inspire, uplift and empower the next generation. Let's Move + 1 carries this spirit forward, reminding us that sport is not just about physical strength, it is about fostering connection, mutual support and a shared sense of purpose,' Bindra added. Launched in 2023 in collaboration with World Health Organisation, Let's Move campaign has already engaged over 20 million people in India.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
‘#Let's Move + 1, India!' to be the theme for Olympic Day run on June 23
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) in collaboration with Abhinav Bindra Foundation and Reliance Foundation will celebrate the Olympic Day on June 23 across the country, with the theme #Let's Move + 1, India ! The theme highlights the joy and motivation of moving together, inviting people across India to experience the power of sport to boost both physical and mental health. The focus will be on the benefits of playing sport or working out with someone else, encouraging people to bring a friend, sibling, colleague, family member. As part of the celebration, 50 sports venues across the country will open their doors to the public for free, with paired sessions in football, padel, cricket, badminton and pickleball. As part of the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP), schools across the nation can join the movement. Already, over 10 million children have had a positive experience through the OVEP in Chandigarh, Odisha and Assam, through the efforts of Abhinav Bindra Foundation. 'Through OVEP and the inaugural 'Let's Move' campaign, we have witnessed how sport can inspire, uplift and empower the next generation. Let's Move + 1, carries this spirit forward, reminding us that sport is not just about physical strength, it is about fostering connection, mutual support and a shared sense of purpose,' said Abhinav Bindra. 'Sport has given me strength, taught me resilience and opened opportunities. It has shown me the value of having someone in your corner, to lift you up, to help you focus, to bring joy to the journey. That is why I am excited to invite young people to move with me, and share everything that sport brings,' said four-time Olympian archer, Deepika Kumari, supported by Reliance Foundation.
Associated Press
25-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Olympic Values Education Programme Wins Gold at the 'Oscars of Education'
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) was honoured with the prestigious 'Nurturing Values and Ethics Award' at the Reimagine Education Awards ceremony in London on 11 December. The accolade celebrates innovative programmes that promote integrity, empathy and ethical decision-making; foster respect, responsibility and ethical leadership; and inspire positive contributions to communities. OVEP was shortlisted from a pool of over 1,300 applications from over 90 countries, and was ultimately chosen from amongst seven other finalists for first place. The programme's innovation, scalability and global reach were among the criteria for recognition, as its adaptable framework enables its resources to be culturally relevant across diverse contexts. Established in 2005, OVEP combines innovative teaching methodologies, tools, content and activities to promote civic values through sport. Now implemented in over 60 countries, the programme emphasises social-emotional learning, teamwork and resilience – equipping young people with essential life skills for a rapidly changing world. In 2024, OVEP achieved a major milestone by engaging over 12 million children during its third year of implementation in India. Notably, in several Indian regions, the programme has enabled more than 50,000 girls to participate in sport for the first time. 'The Nurturing Values and Ethics Award is a tremendous honour and a testament to sport's transformative role in education,' said Frédérique Jamolli, Head of International Cultural Affairs at the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage, which oversees OVEP. 'Through our strong partnerships, OVEP has been able to harness the power of sport to empower young people with the Olympic values.' 'I am immensely proud of the Olympic Values Education Programme's global impact,' said Xenia Kourgouzova, OVEP's lead. 'Winning this award not only recognises our past successes, but also encourages us for the future, reinforcing our commitment to promote friendship, respect and excellence through sport. This also marks a high-level endorsement of our unique values-based approach to education worldwide.' About the QS Reimagine Education Awards The annual QS Reimagine Education Awards serve as a prestigious platform to recognise and celebrate the pioneers of education across the world, fostering a vibrant community of innovators committed to redefining learning and employability for future generations. Through 18 diverse awards categories, they honour the most transformative and forward-thinking programmes, technologies and pedagogical approaches that are revolutionising education. About the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) programme's website.
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Olympic Values Education: Celebrating the Milestone of 12 Million Children Reached in India
International Olympic Committee news The International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) reached a major milestone last week: now in its third year of implementation in India, OVEP has engaged more than 12 million children across the country. To mark the occasion, the Olympic Museum, which manages the programme, welcomed children and teachers from Assam, India, to Lausanne, Switzerland, one year after OVEP was implemented in their state. The delegation, organised through the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT), participated in the museum's 43rd annual Olympic Week, which features sports and cultural activities for kids.
