 Upward and Onward Photo by Bruno Nascimento on Unsplash By Resolution A/RES/67/296, the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace. The Resolution was adopted on 23 August, 2013.
"Due to its vast reach, unparalleled popularity and foundation of positive values, sport is ideally positioned to contribute towards the United Nations’ objectives for development and peace." (https://www.un.org/en/observances/sport-day/background) "As vaccines spread hope and spectators begin to return to arenas, the world of sport has crucial contributions to make in forging a safe and sustainable recovery. [...] We will play and cheer again when everyone is safe from the pandemic." - António Guterres, UN Secretary-General
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