World Athletics Day-2025: 7 May

Introduction:

• World Athletics Day is celebrated every year on 7 May.

History and Background:

• Start: World Athletics Day was started in 1996.
• Initiator: It was started by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), now known as World Athletics.
  • Its main objective was to connect students to track and field sports at school and college level.

Objectives:

• To generate interest in athletics among the youth.
• To promote physical health and fitness.
• To develop discipline, patience and competitive spirit in life through athletics.
• To increase participation in sports globally.

Significance:

• This day promotes the adoption of a healthy lifestyle and the idea of ​​​​"fitness for all".
• Reinforces the basic spirit of Olympic Games – participation and brotherhood.
• On this day, competitions like running, long jump, high jump etc. are organized by local schools, colleges and sports associations in various countries.
  

World Athletics (formerly IAAF)