Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

World Athletics Day is observed every year on May 7 to promote sports and fitness, especially among the youth. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of athletics as a foundation for physical well-being and to inspire young people to engage in physical activity. The day is part of a broader initiative by World Athletics, formerly known as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), to popularise track and field sports globally. While the first World Athletics Day was celebrated on May 15, 1996, the current annual celebration is firmly established on May 7.