Question

how do some of the international events promote peace and brotherhood among nations

Answer 1

The Olympic and Paralympic Games of summer 2012 demonstrated the value of international friendship and cooperation among the participating athletes and the countries they represented. These organized sports have enjoyed an honored tradition of promoting peaceful international relations among diverse peoples as nations compete without strife and in spite of geopolitical differences.Standing on the shoulders of the Olympic Games franchise, there is a growing body of literature supporting the value of sport in enhancing the well-being of individuals, communities and societies (Beutler, 2008; Darnell, 2010; Giulianotti, 2011). In the 21st century, the United Nations (U.N.) has become increasingly committed to communicating its vision of global human rights through the implementation of athletic programs that promote peacemaking initiatives, tolerance and reconciliation while decreasing tensions, inequity and prejudice (Giulianotti, 2011; UNOSDP, 2011). The U.N. Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP) supports sport and athletic programs that impact development and peace. Many of the U.N.'s programs are coordinated through the U.N. Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development and Peace and the U.N. Communications Working Group on Sport for Development and Peace. Over time, these groups have been engaged in supporting the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the Paralympics, the World Cup and the Youth Olympic Games (Beutler, 2008). These games are noted for assembling individuals and countries, some with opposing philosophies about war, peace, negotiations, resources and power, in the name of friendly and peaceful rivalry, through sporting events