Saina Nehwal Recalls "Special Moment" As Athletes Celebrate International Olympic Day

Saina Nehwal recalled a "special moment", while the Hockey India -- the federation that regulates the Indian hockey team, and the athletic fraternity celebrated the International Olympic Day on Tuesday. "Very very very special moment in my career when I achieved the Olympic bronze medal in 2012 Olympics.. #London ..It was always my and my parents dream from the day I joined badminton Badminton racquet and shuttlecock in 1999 .Hardwork , belief and some sacrifices made it possible Smiling faceRed heart. #OlympicDay2020," Saina Nehwal wrote along with a few pictures of herself posing with the Olympic bronze medal.

Very very very special moment in my career when I achieved the Olympic bronze medal in 2012 Olympics.. #London ..It was always my and my parents dream from the day I joined badminton in 1999 .Hardwork , belief and some sacrifices made it possible #OlympicDay2020 pic.twitter.com/ko7NJkUeAk

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) June 23, 2020

"Much more than just a sports event, today is a day for the world to make a move, learn about Olympic values and discover new sports. Hockey India wishes everyone a safe and happy International #OlympicDay!" the Hockey India said on Twitter.

Much more than just a sports event, today is a day for
the world to make a , about Olympic values and new sports.

Hockey India wishes everyone a safe and happy International #OlympicDay! #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/V45LH34fjQ

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) June 23, 2020

The hockey federation will host a webinar with the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, later in the day.

"The wait is over! Be a part of #OlympicDay celebrations with @sports_odisha's webinar today. 4:00 PM (IST) onward," the Hockey India said in another tweet.

The wait is over!

Be a part of #OlympicDay celebrations with @sports_odisha's webinar today.

: 4:00 PM (IST) onward
: https://t.co/0qWXFQodxg#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/S7L5Rr5h1R

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) June 23, 2020

Shiva Keshavan, India's first representative in luge at the Winter Olympic Games and a six-time Olympian, joined the celebration saying: "Olympism is... Calling out to all Olympians and sports enthusiasts to tweet about what Olympism is to you!

Olympism is...
Calling out to all Olympians and sports enthusiasts to tweet about what Olympism is to you!#OlympicDay@KirenRijiju pic.twitter.com/2agTppX0yj

— Shiva Keshavan, OLY (@100thofasec) June 22, 2020

Keshavan wished his fans "Happy International #OlympicDay!" in another tweet.

Happy International #OlympicDay ! @Olympics @KirenRijiju @worldolympians @IndianOlympians @WeAreTeamIndia @olympicchannel @IndiaSports @Media_SAI @FIL_Luge @iocmedia pic.twitter.com/7xqTxexsYU

— Shiva Keshavan, OLY (@100thofasec) June 23, 2020

Australian Olympic Gold medallist sprinter Sally Pearson wished her fans on the occasion, saying: "Greatest feeling in the world (so far) Happy International Olympic Day".

Greatest feeling in the world (so far ) Happy International Olympic Day @olympicchannel @Olympics @AUSOlympicTeam #InternationalOlympicDay #InternationalOlympicDay2020 #Olympics #OlympicChampion pic.twitter.com/6fbAgSsQ1U

— Sally Pearson OAM (@sallypearson) June 22, 2020

Australia gold medallist Nova Peris, who won Olympic Gold medals in two different sports -- hockey and sprint, joined in the celebration saying: "Today is #OlympicDay and I'm blessed to be a 2 x Olympian in different sports! #InternationalOlympicDay not only celebrates olympic values it's a day for the world 2 get active! Let's #BeActive in your daily routines! I'm playing A-grade hockey still at 49 #novaperis".

Today is #OlympicDay and I'm blessed to be a 2 x Olympian in different sports! #InternationalOlympicDay not only celebrates olympic values it's a day for the world 2 get active! Let's #BeActive in your daily routines! I'm playing A grade hockey still at 49 #novaperis pic.twitter.com/cjLRjfNDdr

— Nova Peris OAM OLY (@NovaPeris) June 23, 2020

India's hockey teams at the Olympics have been the most successful ever, having won eight gold, one silver and two bronze medals.