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Teams debate the power of sport at the Commonwealth SecretariatTHE SEVENTH edition of the Commonwealth delivered spirited debate, delivered by passionate sports and health experts and inspired powerful conversations among the audience gathered at Marlborough House, the headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat, and those gathered online.
Sport is a Commonwealth characteristic – and we all saw that unity and purpose on display at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last yearThe UN-led theme for this year is ‘Scoring for People and the Planet’. One of the aims of the event is to bring attention to the contribution sport and physical activity makes to education, human development and healthy lifestyles, as well as in building peaceful and inclusive communities.
The Secretary-General also thanked other stakeholders, in particular the University of Edinburgh who co-hosted the debate. She also acknowledged Anne Wafula Strike MBE, the Commonwealth Champion for Equality in Sports, for her continued commitment and advocacy to the sports sector. Two teams argued the motion: ‘A compassionate sports sector should enable the charge for a healthy mind, body and planet’.
Professor Corinne Reid, Professorial Fellow with the Global Health Academy and the Academy of Sport, University of Edinburgh, was the first speaker for the team against the motion.
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