International Sports Day for Development and Peace

• Every year on 6th April 'International Sports Day for Development and Peace' is celebrated all over the world.

• This year's theme is "Sports Contribution to Securing a Sustainable and Peaceful Future for All".

• The purpose of this day is to promote the role and contribution of sports in the society.

• The United Nations General Assembly on 23 August 2013 declared 6 April every year to be celebrated as this day.