In 2015, the international University sports Federation (FISU) invited UNESCO to celebrate an international day dedicated to student sports. This proposal was approved by UNESCO member States in November 2015 at the 38th session of the General conference in Paris, which resulted in September 20 being declared the International day of student sports. In a number of countries this day coincides with the beginning of the school year. In addition, the first Student world championship was held on September 20, 1924.
