International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Int’l Sports Day observed

A representational image of tennis. — Unsplash/FileLAHORE:Like other countries of the world, in Pakistan, the International Day of Sport was observed on Sunday with full spirit, goodwill and zeal.On August 23, 2013, the United Nations had decided to celebrate the International Day of Sports...

The World Day of Physical Activity is celebrated on April 6, a date oriented towards the awareness of the importance of carrying out exercises frequently.This day seeks to encourage people to approach the different possibilities of sports and disciplines available, which are not only beneficial to the physical state, but also contribute to the social life and mental health of people.Why is the Day of Physical Activity celebrated today?In 2002, t…

Social cohesion – contested concept, complex practice. Can sport help?

Alan Bairner School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University Karen Petry & Louis Moustakas (eds.)Sport for Social Cohesion: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives250 pages, hardcoverAbingdon, Oxon: Routledge 2025 (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)ISBN 978-1-032-46788-7 In an increasingly divided and fractious world, it should come as something of a relief that researchers are still interested in the possibi…

The Complex Realities of Sport Exchange

Sports serve as a powerful platform for cultural exchange, bridging divides through shared discipline and teamwork. While structured presentations and events certainly play a role in showcasing progress and fostering connections, the most meaningful interactions often occur in the moments of discomfort and vulnerability, such as navigating language barriers and cultural differences while collectively working towards a common goal.

SiGMA Foundation Opens Sports School To Empower Youths In São Paulo

A powerful new initiative is taking shape in the heart of São Paulo and it’s all about giving at-risk youth a fighting chance at a better future. The SiGMA Foundation has just inaugurated a brand new Youth Empowerment Sports School, designed to transform the lives of troubled youth and former offenders through combat sports, education, and discipline. Centurion CEO Roberto Gallo, who will lead the centre, described it as a space built to “transf…

The Seremi de Educación, Marcela Castro Armijo, came to the Magic World College of Temuco to participate in the day of celebration of the International Day of Physical Activity, an event that has as its reference the work that Chile is developing in preparation for the World Special Olympics Games Santiago 2027.