Every year on April 6, the “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace” is celebrated to highlight the importance of sports in contributing to education, health, social cohesion, and sustainable development.

The central theme for this day in 2025 is to promote social inclusion through sports. This aims to reduce social disparities and provide equal opportunities for all.

This day commemorates the start of the modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. The United Nations General Assembly declared this day as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace in 2013. Its aim is to promote human rights and socio-economic development through sports.

Sports improve not only physical health but also mental well-being. They foster discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills among youth.

Through sports, harmony and tolerance can be enhanced among people from different cultures and social backgrounds. This serves as a helpful tool in establishing global peace.

Various events are organized worldwide, including sports competitions, workshops, and seminars. The aim of these activities is to spread messages of development and peace by leveraging the power of sports.

This day serves as a reminder that sports are not just a means of entertainment but play a significant role in social development, education, and the establishment of global peace. It encourages people to incorporate sports into their lives and bring about positive changes through them.