World Athletics Day 2024: Date, history, meaning and everything you need to know
World Athletics Day 2024: The dedication and hard work of athletics needs to be celebrated. They don’t give up in the face of adversity, they maintain their love for the sport and go to the finish line, no matter what. Their dedication and love for sport is inspiring and athletes around the world should be honored and respected for their hard work. Every year, World Athletics Day is celebrated to honor athletes and reinstate in us the lessons of dedication and motivation we learn from sport. As we prepare to celebrate this year’s special day, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Date:
Every year, World Athletics Day is celebrated on May 7th. This year, World Athletics Day falls on Tuesday.
History:
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) was founded in Stockholm, Sweden on 17 July 1912. Since 2019, the organization has been known as World Athletics. The first World Athletics Day was celebrated on May 15, 1996, with the participation of 50 countries. The late Primo Nebiolo, then president of the International Association of Athletics Federations, initiated the celebrations for the special day. To date, every May 7th is celebrated as World Athletics Day.
Meaning:
Inclusion and diversity are promoted in sport. On this special day, young people and children are encouraged to practice sports. Athletics helps people come together and work as a team, further instilling in people the spirit of unity. On this day, people come together to honor sportspeople who have demonstrated their dedication and love for their individual sports. Sport helps people become more active, develop skills and encourage greater physical mobility. It also helps us alleviate various illnesses and lead a healthier and fitter lifestyle.
