Nita Ambani addresses ‘Sport at the Service of Humanity’ conference at Vatican

07 October, Vatican

Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, Friday addressed the delegates at the ‘Sport at the Service of Humanity Conference’ The First Global Conference on Faith and Sport, held by the Vatican in conjunction with the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee.

The Conference was hosted by Pope Francis, Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, and Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee.

Speaking on the sidelines of the conference, Ms Ambani, the only representative from India, added, “I am privileged to have had the opportunity to share my experiences at the Sport at the Service of Humanity Conference.

“Sport, I have observed over the years, has an ability to bring people together irrespective of their geography, ethnicity, religion or circumstance. Magical things happen on sports fields smiles and friendships bloom over wins and losses,” she said.

The Conference saw the participation of over 150 world leaders in discussion on how Sport and Faith working together can improve and enhance the lives of those who most need it in many different walks of life.