International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Question- ‘International Day of Sport for Development and Peace’ (IDSDP) is celebrated?
(a) April 5
(b) March 25
(c) April 6
(d) 30th March
Ans: (c)
Related facts:-

  • On April 6, 2017, the ‘International Day of Sport for Development and Peace’ was celebrated all over the world.
  • The purpose of this day is to promote the role and contribution of the game in the society.
  • It is notable that the United Nations General Assembly announced on 23 August, 2013 the celebration of this day on April 6, each year.
  • It is known that on April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games in Athens (Greece) were inaugurated.

Related Links:-
http://www.un.org/en/events/sportday/index.shtml
https://www.olympic.org/idsdp
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/events/prizes-and-celebrations/celebrations/international-days/international-day-of-sport-for-development-and-peace/