World Fair Play Day 2026: Sportsmanship on May 19
Why in the news
Sporting communities worldwide marked World Fair Play Day on 19 May 2026, stressing clean and honest competition.
Key facts
- Date: 19 May 2026.
- Aim: encourage sportsmanship, honesty, inclusion and fairness.
- Audience: athletes, sports bodies and other stakeholders, asked to uphold integrity.
- Edition: the second time the day has been observed.
Exam angle
- Date to remember: 19 May.
- Theme area: fair play, integrity and inclusion in sport.
- 2026 was the second observance.