The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has highlighted the role of sport for sustainable development by passing a resolution entitled “Sport as an Enabler of Sustainable Development” by consensus of all 193 UN Member States.
Resolution A/79/L.10 supports the overarching mission of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be a unifying force, bringing the world together in peaceful competition with no discrimination whatsoever.
This unifying mission was also highlighted by IOC President Thomas Bach in his address to the UN General Assembly.
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