World Athletics Day 2022 Theme, History, Significance & Celebrate Athletic Day first Time

World Athletics Day 2022:  7th May is observed as World Athletics Day to raise awareness among children and young people about the importance of fitness and encourage them to play sports, especially athletics. Sportspersons who have the responsibility of making the nation proud, this day is celebrated to honor them. Athletics include various sports events like running, jumping, marathons, etc. The main objective of Athletics Day 2022 is to boost the participation of students and children in sports events.

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Which year celebrate World Athletics Day first time?

World Athletics Day was first celebrated in the year 1996 by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) President Primo Nebiolo to create awareness among the youngsters about athletics. IAAF launched it as a social responsibility project ‘Athletic for a better world’.

World Athletics Day: History

World Athletics Day was first observed in 1996 and it was launched by the International Amateur Athletic Federation(IAAF) President Primo Nebiolo. IAAF is the international governing body for the field of athletics. International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) was founded in Stockholm, Sweden on 17th July 1912 to organize various sports events and athletics. In 2001, the name of the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) was changed to International Association of Athletics Federations. In 2019, the name was again changed to World Athletics. The World Athletics Federation and IAAF organizes and sponsors sports events in all schools and colleges since then with their ultimate focus on fitness and health.

World Athletics Day: Significance

World Athletics Day is celebrated worldwide this day gave a chance to schools, colleges, and various other institutions to promote their children’s interest in various other sports. Educate the generation about the significance of sports, Make athletics the number one participation sport in schools across the world. Construct a link between the youth, sport, and environmental conservation.

World Athletics Day 2022:Theme

The first World Athletics Day was themed around the Centennial edition of the Olympic games in Atlanta. Every year World Athletics day is observed with a particular theme. The theme of World Athletics Day 2022  is yet to be announced.

World Athletics Day 2022: Objectives

Some of the main objectives of World Athletics Day are:

• Making sports, especially athletics popular among children and youth.
• To establish a firm link between the youth, sport, and environmental conservation.
• To enhance sports activities throughout the world.
• Giving a boost to athletics and making it the primary sport in schools and colleges

FAQs: World Athletics Day 2022

Q1. What is the history of World Athletics Day?

Ans. Candidates can check the history of World Athletics Day in the above article.

Q2. When was World Athletics Day celebrated for the first time?

Ans. World Athletics Day was first observed in 1996 and it was launched by the International Amateur Athletic Federation(IAAF)