International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
April 6 · Level 10 · #110 of 2238
This UN observance celebrates sport’s ability to bring people together and support development and peace. It highlights fair play, teamwork and opportunities to participate across social backgrounds and abilities.
How it is celebrated: schools, clubs and community organisations arrange friendly matches, open training sessions and inclusive sporting activities. Fundraising events and discussions explore what fair play can mean beyond the playing field.
The date has an Olympic connection: the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens on 6 April 1896.