Eighth WHO Dialogue with the Sports Industry on the Implementation of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030

The World Health Organization held its eighth Dialogue with representatives of sports-related industries virtually, via Teams, on 26 February 2024 to 1) Provide brief update reports on the following: a. new global estimates on prevalence of physical inactivity in adults, estimated launch date and early planning of communications, b. draft resolution approved by WHO Executive Board (Jan 2024) and on agenda for World Health Assembly in May 2024 “Strengthening health and wellbeing through sport events” c. progress on Phase 2 of the WHO Let’s Be Active register of voluntary commitments towards increasing physical activity; and 2) Discuss two follow-up action areas from 7th Dialogue in Dec 2023: a. What data do we need? and b. Discussion on strengthening industry visibility and engagement with health agenda and WHO GPW14 Promoting health and well-being.