World Athletics Day :
World Athletics Day celebrated every year on 7th May. This day is observed to raise awareness about Athletics, Athletics involves a lot of sports such as running, jumping, marathons, etc. The main objective of Athletics Day 2022, boost the participation of children and students in various sports events.
History :
World Athletics Day was introduced in 1996 by the then (IAAF) International Amateur Athletic Federation president Primo Nebiolo. The (IAAF) International Amateur Athletic Federation was established in 1912 in Sweden as the international governing body for sports and athletics. Every year, the IAAF sponsors and organizes World Athletics Day with a focus on fitness and health.
