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In the spirit of Olympic Movement use sports for peace, development
From left: Salome Akoth, Lina Inwani pose for a photo during Urban Refugees Rights Based and Inclusive Tournament held at Mathare Youth Sports Association Headquarters along Kangundo Road in Nairobi on April 05, 2023. The tournament marks the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace which is celebrated on April 06, every year.
Photo credit: Kennedy Amungo | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- On April 6, the world, without too much pomp and colour, observed the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace — an annual celebration of the role of sport to drive social change, community development and to foster peace
- Sports provides a platform to actively contribute to a peaceful, healthier, more equal, inclusive, and sustainable society, 365 days a year
- National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) and its affiliates covering different sports provides an opportunity for different entities in Kenya to partner and use sports for such courses
“But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our inequities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed”.
Centuries later after the fulfilment of this Biblical prophesy, we are still pursuing world peace. What an appropriate time to reflect on this particular matter over Easter through a sports perspective.
