World Athletics Day

World Athletics Day was initially focused simply on the support of children who were members of the International Association of Athletics Federations. Later on, the reach of the project has broadened to include the help of school children in team competitions. Schools are great places to promote the virtues of physical activity in general and athletics in particular. To improve sports activities throughout the world, there are many sports events conducted in the world throughout the year. Meanwhile, the main intention of World Athletic Day is World Athletics has several purposes behind organizing World Athletics Day. These include giving a lift to Athletes and making it the primary sport in schools and institutions, simplifying sporting activities among youth, and raising public awareness about sporting activities.  

World Athletics Day by IAAF has been a strong initiative. With increased popularity among youngsters, World Athletics Day gained global recognition. More than a hundred countries take part in this event now. Playing games supports a person to be healthy and strong. Athletes have a lower illness rate as compared to non – Athletes people. It is important to encourage youngsters to take part in these events for a healthy and fit future. Everyone despite age must take part in such events, be health-conscious and do some daily like walking, running, or other activities for better health. Staying active will help in lowering the rate of high B.P and diabetes.

This program will include the following events:

• 1 sprint event
• 1 middle distance event (preferably the 1500 meters)
• 1 hurdles race
• 1 jumping competition
• 1 throwing event
• 1 walking race

World Athletics Day Objectives:

• encourage the youth among sports
• Giving a boost to Athletic practices and making it the primary sport in schools and institutions.
• Promoting public awareness about sports and also give education to youngsters about the importance of sports.
• To build an important relationship between the youth, our sport, and environmental conservation.

What are the sports activities which can be organized on this day:

The game of athletics is an amalgamation of carrying occasions and it includes competitive activities like walking, running, throwing and jumping, etc. One of the most common sorts of athletics competitions is music and field, road running, race walking, as well as cross country running. In essence, the purpose of World Athletics Day is to always promote the tradition of sports activities among the students since their childhood. With performances here, they can give results in big events the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and Asian games, etc.