How the Ecuadorian Sports Day was born
Every July 26 , Ecuador commemorates Sports Day ; a special date dedicated to promoting the practice of sports activities to improve the quality of life of citizens. This date is also held in commemoration of the feat of Jefferson Pérez in 1996. Do you want to know what it is about? Read on and find out.
Origin of the Ecuadorian Sports Day
Sports Day is celebrated on July 26 because it was on this date but in 1996 that Jefferson Pérez won a historic gold medal at the Atlanta Olympic Games.
This was the first gold medal in the history of Ecuador and for this event it was decided to remember this day to celebrate the national sport. Pérez, was inscribed as a living symbol of this day, not only for having been the first, and only so far, to be added to the world Olympic medal table.
For this reason, the Ministry of Education and Culture, through agreement 3401 of July 26, 1997, decreed that every July 26 Sports Day be celebrated in commemoration of this feat carried out more than 24 years ago in the Olympics held in the United States. United.
ARTICLES
Causes of emigration in Latin America
Emigration in Latin America is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is influenced by a series of socioeconomic, political and cultural factors.
Causes of illegal immigration
Illegal immigration is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is driven by a number of social, political and economic factors.
Homeschooling vs. School: Which is better?
The decision between homeschooling and school depends on each family's unique needs and individual circumstances.
Freedom of worship in Ecuador
Freedom of worship is fundamental in Ecuador, it guarantees all people the right to practice their religion freely and without fear of reprisals.
Academic freedom in Ecuador
This principle has been fundamental for the development of critical thinking, innovation and the advancement of knowledge in the Ecuadorian academic field.
The importance of human rights
Human rights are fundamental to ensuring dignity, equality and justice for all people around the world.
Suscribete a nuestro Boletín