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2024 Date | 6 April 2024 |
2025 Date | 6 April 2025 |
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace in
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is an observance that sets out to pay homage to the power of sport as a tool to promote peace, social inclusion, equality, and healthy lifestyles across the globe. The day asserts the important role sports play in enhancing self-esteem, teaching leadership skills, fostering community engagement and spreading the ideals of fairness, team spirit and solidarity. With this observance, we're uniting globally to acknowledge that sport can play a key role in building a harmonious, sustainable future for all. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace in 2013, recognizing the influence of the successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup by South Africa. This memorable event signified a milestone for South Africa, demonstrating the nation's ability to unite people from diverse backgrounds through the shared love of sport. The power of sport in South Africa continues to be a significant tool for social change, fostering unity in a country marked by its rich, yet often divided history. On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, South Africa engages in numerous festivities, including sports tournaments, educational workshops, and public awareness campaigns. These activities underscore the power of sport to foster peace, reconciliation and development. South Africans of all ages partake in local sports events, proving that sport is a universal language that transcends cultural or social differences. This significant day is observed annually on April 6, reminding all South Africans of the pivotal role sport plays in social cohesion and inspiring a better future. Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace -Updated
Facts about this day
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Top things to do in South Africa for this observance
References and related siteswww.un.org: Sport Day www.iwm.org.uk: Christmas Truce olympics.com: Olympic Games History wfuna.org: WFUNA Day of Sport Development and Peace Theme 2022 |
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