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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World Athletics Day is celebrated on which date?
A
7 May
B
5 May
C
8 May
D
6 May
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2021, World Athletics Day was celebrated on May 7.

Detailed explanation-2: -7 May – World Athletics Day In 1996, the then-President of the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF), Primo Nebiolo, introduced the World Athletics Day to promote athletics amongst youngsters and encourage the new generations to pursue their passion for sports.

Detailed explanation-3: -WORLD ATHLETICS DAY 2022: In a bid to encourage sports activities throughout the world, May 7 is celebrated annually as World Athletics Day. Introduced in 1996, the day aims to spread awareness among the youth about athletics.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Athletics Day 2022: Objectives Making sports, especially athletics popular among children and youth. To establish a firm link between the youth, sport, and environmental conservation.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Monaco. The headquarters of World Athletics is situated in Monaco. World Athletics was founded as the International Amateur Athletic Association in Stockholm in 1912. It is the ratifying body for all official world records in track-and-field events.

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