United Nations, Apr 4 (UNI) Celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told at an event in New York- headquarters of team UN - that sport helps find common ground during times of division.
“Sport has the power to align our passion, energy and enthusiasm around a collective cause,” she maintained. “And that is precisely when hope can be nurtured and trust can be regained”.
Sport has played an important role in all societies throughout history – making it a natural focus for the UN system, to strengthen social ties and promote the ideals of peace, fraternity, solidarity, non-violence, tolerance and justice.