Lausanne, Switzerland, April 8, 2020: Afghanistan’s IOC Member Samira Asghari has sent a message of unity to athletes and colleagues around the world to mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
On a Tuesday post on her Facebook account, Samira says that Olympism is the true, unique and glorious movement on the planet.
“Sometimes hardships, abnormal times like today during this Pandemic, which we have all been uniquely affected by, gives me the opportunity to realise that SPORT is what brought us together with unparalleled ability and which unites all faith and cultures, even throughout the most difficult times,” she writes.
“I’m grateful now more than ever that we have this blessing in our lives.
“Yesterday, Pope Francis announced April 6th the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
“Let’s use SPORT as a tool of strengthening not only the unity and peace but strengthening our hearts and minds. I wish everyone peace of mind and peace of heart at this time of anxiety,” she concluded.