International_Day_of_University_Sport

International Day of University Sport

International Day of University Sport

UNESCO holiday

The International Day of University Sport is a UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) holiday celebrated every year on 20 September.

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Proposed by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) to UNESCO, it was officially proclaimed by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015. It was first held in September 2016.

The date was chosen because it coincides not only with the start of the university academic calendar, but also with the launch of the first World Student Championships in 1924.[1][2]

The day aims to highlight the importance of sport in universities, as well as the social role of universities in consolidating sports education at the service of society. The International Day of University Sport puts sport at the heart of the dialogue between teachers and students, promoting the values of sport.[3][4]

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    "International Day of University Sport". www.fisu.net. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
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    "International Day of University Sport". UNESCO. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
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    "International Day of University Sport". European University Sports Association. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
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    "International Day of University Sport". UNESCO. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
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