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Agenda and Programme

ICTs and Sports Special Track

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4 April – 8 April

Wednesday 6 April

Past Sessions

Opening Session of the ICTs and Sports special track: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. “The power of sport broadcasting and their role in the implementation of the SDGs”

ITU/WSIS

14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+02:00)

Sport is a key enabler to achieve the SDGs, this is captured in the UN General Assembly resolution “Sport as an Enabler of Sustainable Development” (Document A/73/L.36), that addresses the important contribution Sport has on Sustainable Development…

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ICTs and Sports Thematic Workshop

Thursday 7 April

Past Sessions

How technologies are improving sports injury prevention

WSIS

13:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00)

Sport plays an important role in physical and mental health. However, physical activities during sports are associated with a high risk of injury, which can be life-changing and limit the health benefits of the sport. Moreover, injuries of…

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ICTs and Sports Thematic Workshop

Friday 8 April

Past Sessions

Addressing Visual Impairment of Athletes and Sports Fans through New Technologies

WSIS

13:00 – 14:00 (UTC+02:00)

According to the WHO, globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment. Furthermore, it is estimated that blindness affects 39 million people worldwide. In this regard, the number of blind people across the world is set…

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ICTs and Sports Thematic Workshop

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