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Today there are more than one billion youth in the world. In the developing world, half of the population is below the age of 21 and most of them face extreme poverty. The sport sector, which gathers millions of people, practitioners, and professionals from all ages across the five continents, has contributed significantly to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and is looking forward to accelerating its efforts in the Development Agenda. The new SDGs, and the broader sustainability agenda, go much further than the MDGs, addressing the root causes of poverty and the universal need for development that works for all people. The Sustainable Development Goals will now finish the job of the MDGs and ensure that no one is left behind Sport has proven to be cost- effective and flexible tool in promoting peace and development of objectives. Since the inception of the MDGs in 2000, sport has played a vital role in enhancing each of the eight goals, a fact which has been recognized.