Welcomes the widespread commitment demonstrated by Member States, sport-related organizations and the private sector for the successful commemoration of the International Year for Sport and Physical Education, as a means to promote education, health, development and peace, through the organization of activities and events at national, regional and international levels, including: (a) the holding of international conferences emphasizing the role of sport as a means to promote education, health, development and peace; (b) the setting up of a network of national focal points virtually in every region; (c) the organization of youth leadership summits that highlight the use of sport an as entry point towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals; (d) the strengthening of cooperation with the International Olympic Committee, sport-related associations and other partners; (e) the appointment of sport celebrities as spokespersons for the International Year for Sport and Physical Education, as a means to promote education, health, development and peace.

Adopted without vote, 43rd plenary meeting

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Issued in GAOR, 60th sess., Suppl. no. 49.