UN Passes Resolution On Sports

Pakistan Olympic Association said on Thursday that the United Nations has adopted a resolution titled 'Sports as enabler of sustainable development' to signify the importance of sport as a tool for global stability.

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Dec, 2018 ) :Pakistan Olympic Association said on Thursday that the United Nations has adopted a resolution titled 'Sports as enabler of sustainable development' to signify the importance of sport as a tool for global stability.

The resolution emphasized upon the developing sporting facilities and providing children with adequate and conducive environment to play and to develop a world fit for children, said Khalid Mahmood, Secretary POA, here. "Simultaneously, the resolution stresses all stakeholders to ensure that women and girls are provided with sufficient facilities," he added.

"Acknowledging the importance of holistic approaches to health and well-being through regular physical activity, including sport and recreation, to prevent and control non-communicable diseases and promote healthy lifestyles, including through physical education, as reflected in the political declaration of the third high-level meeting of the General Assembly on prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, he said.

The resolution further stated "Recognising that sports, the arts and physical activity have the power to change perceptions, prejudices and behaviours, as well as to inspire people, break down racial and political barriers, combat discrimination and defuse conflict, as reflected in the political declaration adopted at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit in 2018.

" It recognises the benefits of sport for the health of older persons, as outlined in the Madrid International Plan of Action on Aging. It recalled the political declaration and outcome adopted at the five-year review of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the commitments made therein to ensure equal opportunity for women and girls in recreational and sports activities, as well as in participation in athletics and physical activities at the national, regional and international levels, such as access, training, competition, remuneration and prizes." The member states have also extended their support, through this resolution, for the mission of IOC and autonomy and independence of sports by adopting it, said the POA official.