SPORTS , LIFE SKILLS , AND A NEW GENERATION REJECTING CRIME
THE CONCEPT OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF DEVELOPMENT AGENDAS AROUND THE WORLD AND HAS BEEN INCORPORATED IN VARIOUS WAYS INTO THEM . Recognized as a powerful contributor to the empowerment of communities and to their social progress , especially for youth , sport has an overwhelmingly positive effect on those who practice it . Sports can contribute immensely to improving people ’ s physical and psychological health , presenting the world with a universal language and a sense of belonging and support ; in promoting mutual respect and tolerance , sports also teaches important social and interpersonal skills .
“ Sport alone is not the solution to crime and violence , of course , but we know that it can be very effective in engaging at-risk youth , achieving positive youth development , and providing youth with access to prosocial networks and positive role models .”
MARCO TEIXEIRA , DOHA DECLARATION
GLOBAL COORDINATOR
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