sports

Effects of global warming worrying sportsmen, UN-backed report says

13 November 2003
Smog, more intense sunlight and declining ski conditions are among growing environmental changes caused by global warming and pollution that are worrying sportsmen and sportswomen around the world, according to a United Nations-supported international survey released today.

Children will celebrate ‘Girls Football Day’ on 11 October – UNICEF

7 October 2003
As the Women’s World Cup for football draws to a close next week, children around the world will celebrate Global Girls Football Day on 11 October, a day jointly designated by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the sport’s governing body to spotlight the UN agency’s efforts to get more girls into school.
Report being presented to Kofi Annan

Sports make the world a healthier and less dangerous place – UN report

17 September 2003
The world would be a healthier and less dangerous place if nations invested more seriously in their citizens’ right to participate in sports, according to a report launched today by 10 United Nations agencies.

UNESCO opens expert meeting on global anti-doping treaty for athletes

24 June 2003
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) opened a meeting in Paris today of experts gathered to consider preparations for an international instrument against doping in sports.

UN agency to launch new sports and environment initiative for youth

6 March 2003
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is set to launch a new initiative encouraging environmental awareness among youth and action through sports and sporting events.