Welcome to the United Nations
Basketball: Crafting an Enduring Legacy for
A Better Future
In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, sport is recognized as an important enabler of sustainable development. Sports, the arts and physical activity have the power to change perceptions, prejudices and behaviours, as well as to inspire people, break down racial and political barriers, combat discrimination and defuse conflict.
Basketball impacts global spheres of commerce, peace and diplomacy, and creates a unique space of cooperation, physical movement and an interdependence that allows participants to see each other as human beings first and foremost.
Like many other sports, basketball transcends borders, cultures, and languages. It serves as a unifying force where people from different backgrounds can come together, bond and communicate with each other, creating connections and breaking down barriers, and thereby contributing to peace.
Inspirational Quotes from Basketball Figures
- "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying." - Michael Jordan
- "The only way to do something is to do it." - Kobe Bryant
- "It is really awesome to see everyone empower each other. If they are able to watch us and see what we do, we hope to empower a younger generation of girls and form a better future for them." - Sabrina Ionescu
- "Sport is the best means of communication between people from different religions and countries." - Yao Ming
- "Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat." - Dean Smith
- "If you do the best you can, you have nothing to be ashamed of. A defeat is not a disgrace." - Dirk Nowitzki