World Athletics Day 2022

• World Athletics Day is observed every year on 7th May globally to spread awareness among youth about the importance of fitness and to promote their participation in athletics.

• The basic objective of World Athletics Day is to promote youth participation in athletics.

•  Many athletic sports like running, shot put are organized in schools, colleges and various other institutions on World Athletics Day which require strength and stamina.

• All these events are organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations.