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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace Observed on 6 April 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 08 Apr 2025

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually on April 6 across the globe to recognize the power of sport in promoting peace, encouraging social inclusion, and contributing to sustainable economic growth.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The 2025 celebration marks the 12th anniversary of the IDSDP observance.
  • - The theme for IDSDP 2025 is "Leveling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion".

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially proclaimed April 6 as IDSDP through Resolution A/RES/67/296 on August 23, 2013.
  • (ii) The first-ever observance of IDSDP took place on April 6, 2014.
  • (iii) The date commemorates the opening of the first modern Olympic Games, which were held in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to 15, 1896.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

​When is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) observed annually?​

Correct Answer: April 6

🚀 Quick Recap:

About International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  • Established : 1894
  • Headquarters : Lausanne, Switzerland