In August 2013, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 67/296, designating April 6 as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, marking the anniversary of the opening of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. The day reflects the UN's recognition that sport — with its spirit of fair competition and teamwork — is a powerful tool for advancing education, health, development, and peace. It highlights sport's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals by empowering women and youth, fostering the social inclusion of people with disabilities, and spreading values of tolerance and mutual respect across cultures, alongside its role in disease prevention and improving physical and mental well-being. Countries, sports federations, and local clubs mark the day with community sporting events open to all, awareness campaigns on the benefits of physical activity, and initiatives linking sport to development projects in underserved areas.