World Athletics Day is being celebrated on May 7 annually all over the globe. This day is an opportunity to spread awareness about athletics. Over 169 countries across the world use this day to highlight the positive impact of athletics on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. World Athletics Day is organized by the IAAF (International Amateur Athletic Federation). It was first observed in the year 1996. More than 100 sports federations of the world took part in the 2016 IAAF World Athletics Day to promote sports and exercise to lead to good health.

The theme for World Athletics Day 2023 is “Athletics for All – A New Beginning."

World Athletics Day provides an opportunity for schools, colleges, and other organizations to promote their students' interest in a variety of other sports, ranging from running to shot throwing and other endurance sports.

This year Go Sharpener celebrated World Athletics Day with one fun activity play the balance relay with your neighbours, with a small ball and spoon. Balancing the spoon for a minimum of 20 meters. The basic objective of this activity is to boost the participation of youths in athletics.

To promote & learn more, the following are the event types to participate in and showcase your talent on our platform. There are a variety of event types to make the celebration enjoyable and memorable.

  • Video Creator: There is no limit to creativity these days, you can make a creative video of yourself on the theme of the given activity and use the hashtag #Creator
  • Dance Champs: Dance brings in a festive mood and enthusiasm among us as well as spectators. You can make a fun and inspirational dance video and use the hashtag #Dancer
  • Artists: This is yet another activity where you can showcase your art and craft work by using the hashtag #Artist
  • Techno Geek: This is the way that is both fun and informative. Display your creative skills, especially with the availability of technology using the hashtag #Techguru
  • Just a min: Make a one-minute speaking video to motivate others through your words related to sustainable development goals. Use the hashtag #Speaker
  • Sustainability superstars: We are encouraging our youth to work towards achieving sustainable goals, you can share your good work here and create an impact.

Some of the best entries that we received for athletics day activity from different schools:

We had a lot of fun creating this activity and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

Now you can also share your views in the comment section and if you are into any sport comment down below!

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