Maseru, April 3 -- April 6th recognizes the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The day celebrates how sports and physical activity contribute to education, human development, healthy lifestyles, and a peaceful world. The observance also recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace.
The universality of sports worldwide makes it a strong place to develop peace. For example, did you know during World War One, a Christmas truce was declared between enemies? British and German soldiers played football in what was earlier that day a battlefield.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Watch a movie that shows the value of sport in development and peace such asBrian's Song(1971),Chariots of Fire(1981),Cool Runnings(1993),McFarland(2015),Invictus(...