MOC in the campaign to mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The Montenegrin Olympic Committee (MOC) is marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (April 6) this year, joining global efforts to promote the values ​​of peace, solidarity and mutual understanding through sport.

This day, established by the United Nations, reminds us of the universal power of sport to connect people, overcome differences, and contribute to building a more inclusive and just society.

For MOC, which is marking this day for the thirteenth time, this date has special significance because it is a confirmation of the long-term commitment to sport as a space of values ​​that shape society.

Through its programs, initiatives and daily work with athletes, associations and the community, MOC continuously confirms that sport is not just about results and competition, but a space in which character, responsibility and mutual respect are shaped.

This year, MOC joined the global Peace and Sport initiative, through the White Card campaign, as a symbol of a shared commitment to peace through sport.

"For us at the Montenegrin Olympic Committee, April 6th is not just a date on the international calendar. It is a reminder of the essence of what sport is and should be. Sport teaches us what is often forgotten today: that respect is the foundation of every relationship, that responsibility does not depend on the result, and that the true value of victory is in the way we achieve it. In a world where differences are often a reason for division, sport reminds us that precisely in these differences there is room for understanding and remains one of the rare universal languages ​​that we all understand. It is our responsibility to use this language in the right way, to preserve the values ​​of sport and to build an environment in which every individual feels safe, respected and motivated, regardless of any personal characteristics. That is why this day is not just symbolic for us and is not a message to others. It is a confirmation of our commitment to developing sport in Montenegro as a space of values ​​that transcend the field and remain permanently present in society", Dušan Simonović, President of the MOC.

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace was established in 2013 (by UN General Assembly Resolution 67/296). The date of April 6 was chosen because it was on that day that the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens in 1896.