More Sports More Sports Sportspersons unite to promote #WhiteCard campaign on International Day of Sport for Development and Peace The #WhiteCard campaign, drawing a reference to the yellow and red cards in sports, invites not to punish but to foster peace and understanding. Team Sportstar Chennai 06 April, 2020 19:52 IST Manpreet Singh promoting the #WhiteCard campaign. - Twitter Team Sportstar Chennai 06 April, 2020 19:52 IST Sportspersons across the globe, on Monday, made their voice heard by participating in the #WhiteCard campaign on the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP).The UN General Assembly, on August 23, 2013, declared April 6 as IDSDP, recognizing the potential of sports in advancing positive social change. #WhiteCard, drawing a reference to the yellow and red cards of the sporting world, invites not to punish but to foster peace and understanding.German professional racing driver Maro Engel, who is currently racing in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 and FIA Formula E championship, wrote: "Sport has the power to change the World Today April 6th is International Day of Sport for Developmemt & Peace show your support by raising your #WhiteCard Let’s get together as a community by staying home to defeat this pandemic #April6th #SportUnitesUs #StayHome" Sport has the power to change the World Today April 6th is International Day of Sport for Developmemt & Peace show your support by raising your #WhiteCard Let’s get together as a community by staying home to defeat this pandemic #April6th #SportUnitesUs #StayHome pic.twitter.com/LcWhYTk075— Maro Engel (@MaroEngel) April 6, 2020 Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal tweeted, "Thanks @JAfridi10 bhai for nominating me Now I join campaign Raise the #WhiteCard as I too believe in power of Sports. it can unite, promote mental & emotional health&upmost peace beyond political borders. I call @daws128 @TridentSportsX @iamhaideraly @PeshawarZalmi #IDSDP2020" Thanks @JAfridi10 bhai for nominating me Now I join campaign Raise the #WhiteCard as I too believe in power of Sports. it can unite, promote mental & emotional health&upmost peace beyond political borders. I call @daws128 @TridentSportsX @iamhaideraly @PeshawarZalmi #IDSDP2020 pic.twitter.com/UqU3bkWya5— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) April 6, 2020 READ | Lockdown diaries: A time to take stock for Mithali Raj French judoka Clarisse Agbegnenou also shared a video, saying, "Sport is a neutral and universal tool that creates an inclusive space for all. It is in this sense that I am convinced that it can help to achieve peace everywhere in the world. If you too are convinced, join us by sharing your #whiteCard#IDSDP2020#April6@peaceandsport" Le sport,un outil neutre et universel qui crée un espace inclusif pour tous. C’est en ce sens que je suis convaincue qu’il peut aider à atteindre la paix aux 4 coins duSi toi aussi tu en es convaincu rejoins-nous en partageant ta #whiteCard☺#IDSDP2020 #April6 @peaceandsport pic.twitter.com/MaM5FUo4oU— AGBÉGNÉNOU Clarisse (@Gnougnou25) April 6, 2020 Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Comittee also posted a picture of himself with a white card on Twitter. A symbol of hope and global solidarity, and the power of sport. Andrew Parsons raises the #WhiteCard for International Day of Sports Development and Peace. @IDSDP | @peaceandsport pic.twitter.com/aSFsqiDfJ4— Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) April 6, 2020 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) compiled a video with a number of athletes to push on their respective social media handles. United we stand behind the symbol of hope and global solidarity through sport Time to raise your #WhiteCard to celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace!@peaceandsport #IDSDP2020 @UCI_WWT pic.twitter.com/k31CcRD48f— UCI (@UCI_cycling) April 6, 2020 To celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the #Gymnastics family are raising our #WhiteCard as a symbol of hope and global solidarity in these tough times. We are #StrongerTogether ❤ #IDSDP2020 #April6 #StayStrong @peaceandsport @Olympics pic.twitter.com/pRIm6BFGx9— FIG (@gymnastics) April 6, 2020 India hockey captain Manpreet Singh tweeted a picture with the caption: "Sport is a neutral and universal platform that creates a safe and inclusive space for everybody. Sport is the vehicle, peace is the destination and the #WhiteCard is the symbol of this journey. You too : Raise it. Join us. Share it #April6 #IDSDP2020 #ChampionsForPeace" Sport is a neutral and universal platform that creates a safe and inclusive space for everybody. Sport is the vehicle, peace is the destination and the #WhiteCard is the symbol of this journey. You too : Raise it. Join us. Share it #April6 #IDSDP2020 #ChampionsForPeace pic.twitter.com/qYZs0ZVzS1— Manpreet Singh (@manpreetpawar07) April 6, 2020 Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.