Manny Pacquiao called for the permanent implementation of the Olympic truce and emphasized the role of sports as a tool for peace during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
He argued that sports bring people together, foster trust, and heal broken communities, and that a focus on sports could reduce global conflicts and hatred.
Pacquiao encouraged the United Nations to continue using sports as a platform for peacebuilding, noting its power to rebuild social bonds, especially in post-conflict societies.
Drawing from his own experiences, he shared how his boxing career united the Philippines and inspired national pride, further reinforcing sports’ ability to bring people together.
Pacquiao also highlighted the South Sudan basketball team’s qualification for the Paris Olympics as an example of how sports can transcend adversity and foster global unity.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 4, 2025
PACQUIAO ADVOCATES FOR SPORTS AS A ‘TOOL FOR PEACE’ AT UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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