Question
Which is the first team sport to receive a United
Nations-recognized international day?Solution
Basketball became the first team sport to be honoured with an international day recognized by the United Nations. The inaugural World Basketball Day was celebrated on December 21, 2023, recognizing the sport’s role in promoting human rights, gender equality, and peace. The sport originated on December 21, 1891, created by Dr. James Naismith in the USA.
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