International relations and sports diplomacy

In this article questions of sports competitions and preparation for them are considered, and they in turn make a huge contribution to implementation of projects and programs on improvement of human society and the international relations. Thanks to popularity of sports meets around the world, the sport becomes the new and significant tool in international policy and diplomacy, run history, run formation as Olympic sport. Sports diplomacy - official and informal activity of the states, governments, specialized institutions foreign, activities for realization of foreign policy through the organization and participation in sporting events of the international character with participation of teams, athletes, trainers and their achievements. The sport promotes improvement of people, creates a basis for communication of people, for meetings with other cultures, smoothes the friction arising between the governments.