World Athletics Day 2023: History, Significance And Theme

New Delhi: World Athletics Day is part of the IAAF’s social responsibility project ‘Athletics for a Better World’. It is marked on May 7 every year.

On this day, the IAAF organizes several competitions and tournaments to engage people in sports and exercise. In this article, we have shared the details about World Athletics Day, its theme, history and significance.

World Athletics Day 2023: History

World Athletics Day was established in 1996 by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president and Italian sports official Primo Nebiolo. The IAAF was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, on July 17, 1912. The organization changed its name to World Athletics in 2019.

It is currently headquartered in Monaco and serves as the international governing body for the sport of athletics, including track and field events. In addition to governing competitions and setting official world records, it also standardizes technical equipment used in athletics.

History and Significance

World Athletics Day was first celebrated in 1996. It was introduced by International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) to promote participation in athletics among youngsters.

In today’s world, with increased obesity rates among youngsters, it has become an important matter to bring awareness to people about fitness. Thus, the World Athletics Day is celebrated to make people aware of the various issues concerning health and is aimed to promote physical fitness.