In Helsinki (Finland) in 1959, Tunisia has participated in an international meeting, with the theme "The Role of Sports in Development of Human Being physically and mentally."

In 1960, the Tunisian authorities have mentioned in one of the official meetings, the value of sport for all classes and categories of the Tunisian society and especially in work environments.

Based on these ideas, national days were held on 28 and 29 December 1962 with the theme "Physical Activity in the World of Work" and at the end of the meeting, three recommendations were made:
1- Sport in the company
2- gymnastics break
3- leisure in the world of work.