Executive summary - Changing the game: strengthening health and well-being through sport events

Overview

Sport events present significant opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and well-being. In 2022, as part of a global partnership to advance health goals, the World Health Organization (WHO) collaborated with the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to integrate best practices in health promotion, health security, and advocacy within the context of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. This executive summary outlines the activities conducted in Qatar during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. It summarizes key achievements, challenges, and issues, while also sharing outcomes and lessons learned for future consideration by countries hosting sport events, as well as sports federations and other stakeholders in the sports and health sectors. The executive summary aims to inspire action to strengthen public health and well-being through sports and to redefine the role sports events can play in this effort.