COC has launched public fitness activities including an online relay challenge for its 36th Olympic Day ©Getty Images

The Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) is looking to get the country into shape as part of its celebrations for Olympic Day on June 23.

COC has launched public fitness activities including an online relay challenge for its 36th Olympic Day.

The theme for the online relay and other activities is "Join Hands to Create a Better World" with Olympic and world champions invited to join.

As part of the celebrations, COC is planning to donate equipment to help support sports development among youth in rural areas.

COC's theme for the online relay and other activities is "Join Hands to Create a Better World" ©Getty Images
COC's theme for the online relay and other activities is "Join Hands to Create a Better World" ©Getty Images

Apart from medals and gifts, participants will also receive an electronic certificate signed by the Presidents of COC and the International Olympic Committee

The Olympic Day is celebrated to commemorate the modern Olympic Games on June 23 every year.

Since 1948, the aim of the Olympic Day is to unite the sporting world, regardless of age gender or athletic ability.  

China has been organising events and celebrating the Day since 1987.