23 June is Olympic Day and the AOC is encouraging Australians to get active through Olympic sports.
The AOC’s message is “Have a Go” at any Olympic sport as a way of increasing everyone’s physical and mental health.
AOC Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll says with 44 Olympic sports available, there’s something for everyone.
“On Olympic Day, right around the world, people are encouraged to spend 30 minutes engaged in some form of physical exercise.
“We’d love to see Australians get moving by “Having a Go” at an Olympic sport. Take that time on Olympic Day with friends, colleagues or even by yourself to get moving for 30 minutes.
“Sport has significant physical and mental benefits for everyone, no matter your age or background. Everyone is different, so matching yourself to an Olympic sport makes it easy. For some, it might be getting back into a sport they love.
Australians can get involving in Have a Go on Olympic Day in three simple steps.
- Choose an Olympic sport
- Work out how to #HaveAGo
- Share the results on social media and tag #HaveAGo | #OlympicDay | #LetsMove
Details about how to Have a Go on Olympic Day can be found here: www.olympics.com.au/olympic-day/have-a-go-2023/
Mr Carroll said starting with 30 minutes gives everyone the encouragement to build into an ongoing involvement.
“Having a Go is what Australians do. Not everyone is going to be an Olympian but everyone can have a go. Start on Olympic Day and keep it going through to July 23rd, which marks nine years to go until the Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympic Games.
“Who knows, a child that has a go this Olympic Day might be competing for Australia at the Brisbane 2032 Games. For the rest of us, hopefully we will be healthier and happier.
#HaveAGo in Schools
Schools across the country will be hosting Have a Go events.
Following application from 114 schools who entered a draw, seven schools will receive a special Olympic Day visit from an Olympian. Each Olympian will take students through a range of sports activities as part of Olympic Day celebrations.
Olympics Unleashed TV - 12pm AEST
Episode 11 of Olympics Unleashed TV will be broadcast at 12:00pm (AEST) today - Friday 23 June - with an Athletics theme at the Queensland Academy of Sport!
The episode will be hosted by dual Olympian Matt Denny (Discus) and include Tokyo 2020 Olympians Liz Clay (Hurdles), Ellie Beer (400m runner), triple Olympian Henry Frayne (Long Jump/Triple Jump) and aspiring Olympian Naa Anang (100m).
Tune in below:
