The United Nations celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace every year on April 6. The day recognises the impact of athletics on social transformation. It contributes to a better world by bringing people together to perform sports and engage in athletics. The day also recognises the significance of physical activities in fostering cooperative and healthy communities. Sports not only foster cooperation and peace among participants, but also protect our health and assure a long life. Each year, participants in the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace adhere to a particular theme.
The background of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The International Day of Sport for Development and harmony recognises the capacity of sport to foster harmony and break down cultural barriers. The International Olympic Committee and the United Nations are dedicated to using sport as a vehicle for social transformation. Both organisations have utilised sports to bridge cultural divides and enhance global education, health, economic, and social development.
The United Nations declared on August 23, 2013 that the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace will be observed annually on April 6. It is also the inauguration day of the first modern Olympic Games, which were held in Athens in 1896. The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace promotes healthy lifestyles and the search for methods to make sport accessible to all. In addition, there is an emphasis on encouraging more students to participate in sports.
Sports provide us with a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership, accept responsibility, combat injustice, and amplify causes that require immediate attention. Additionally, sports can aid in communicating vital ideas to the largest possible audience. Currently, we face generational obstacles such as poverty and starvation, climate change, and diseases. We must surmount our differences and work together to overcome these obstacles. Sports can help us build a safer, more tranquil, and more sustainable future for everyone. In honour of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the United Nations issued the following statement: “We recognise the growing contribution of sport to the realisation of development and peace in its promotion of tolerance and respect and its contributions to the empowerment of women and youth, individuals and communities, as well as to health, education, and social inclusion objectives.”
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | April 6 | Thursday |
| 2024 | April 6 | Saturday |
| 2025 | April 6 | Sunday |
| 2026 | April 6 | Monday |
| 2027 | April 6 | Tuesday |
