The “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace” (IDSDP) takes place annually on 6 April. It celebrates the contribution of sports to health, education and lifestyle. It is an annual celebration to bring a social change through the power of sport. Sport is a powerful tool to change the world and strengthen social ties. By all means, it provides an opportunity to recognise positive role of sports.
?️ Tomorrow is #IDSDP – International Day of Sport for Development and Peace ⚽?
— UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti (@UNICEFInnocenti) April 5, 2022
The evidence is clear: Sport has the power to change children's lives.
Our research findings ➡️ https://t.co/KN73yPVrTn pic.twitter.com/fOkHRJ1zui
History of “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace”
UN established the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace in 2013. April 6th was the day, that was originally used to celebrate physical activity in the world. The selection of this day was based on the fact that it coincides with the first day of the first Olympic Games in 1896. Due to the vast reach of sports, it is in position to contribute towards peace.
The theme of “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace”
The global theme is Securing a Sustainable and Peaceful Future for All: The Contribution of Sport. This day creates an opportunity to promote the use of sport. Usually, the sports, here, is a tool for human rights and sustainable development. Under this theme, the UN headquarters in New York will recognise the role of the sport to address the climate crisis. Also, it will highlight actions to lower the emission of greenhouse gases to weaken climate change.
Things to do
You can watch a movie that shows the value of sports in development and peace. Take a picture while playing any sport and post it on social media platforms. You can participate in friendly matches organised in your peer groups. Take part in some sporting events organised for underprivileged kids like KidSport or Right to Play International.
Related Stories:
Football: Premier League will no longer be broadcast on RMC Sport, for lack of agreement with Canal+
Is Indian PM Narendra Modi the strongest contender to get the Nobel Peace Prize?
NASA Confirms Launch Date for Its Massive Moon Rocket
How BBC Sport’s Emma Louise Jones accidentally honked her horn with her chest at a football ground
World Red Cross Day 2021: ‘Long live peace and humanity’
International Day of Friendship 2022: Date, History, Significance and Facts – Jagran Josh
A Helpful Guide to Raw Land Development Process
International Yoga Day 2023 Quotes, Greetings, Wishes and WhatsApp Status to Share
