The first part of the Panathlon International Photo Contest 2020 has ended.
The photos taken by Martino Pota member of the Club of Rome, manager of the SS Lazio Bowling (section colours) and the one taken by Lucia Custodi President of the Panathlon Club Orvieto (section black/white) have been the ones that have obtained more likes on our Facebook page, winning the Web Award!
The photos will be published on the cover of PI Magazine, as stated in the Contest Rules.
Congratulations to Martino Pota and Lucia Custodi and thank you to the numerous participants for their pics; through the language of the images they have transmitted emotions, worries and new behaviours that this pandemic has forced us to live in sport and in our lives, sometimes also with a pinch of irony!
An international jury will decide the final winners in each category.
The album of all the photos that participated can be seen at
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=179783882157204&set=a.2073784946090412
On Thursday 11th February 2021 the closing ceremony of the 16th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport will take place.
Panathlon International that has always participated in the various sessions bringing its own contribution to the topics dealt with, both for the revision of the European Charter of Sport and for Human Rights in Sport, will also be present to listen to the Final Resolutions.
This online session open to the public can be followed live by accessing the link below and following the instructions.
16th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport (coe.int)
IOC - Tokyo Olympics
The IOC plans to vaccinate all Olympic delegations to allow the smooth running of the Tokyo Olympics, scheduled for this summer.
The indiscretion was picked up by the British newspaper Daily Telegraph reporting on the strategy that the International Olympic Committee has developed in collaboration with the World Health Organization.
Sport and Panathlon lose one of their great promoters, Antoine Paccaud.
Passionate about panathletic values, he always considered sport as a determining element for youth education and health.
Founding member of the Panathlon Club Yverdon-les-Bains, which he presided, he has held International posts as International Board Member, International Vice-President and Delegate of the Expansion Commission for Europe.
During this mandate, he was responsible for promoting panathletic ideals by contributing to the creation of several clubs in Europe and North Africa.
His action in promoting fair play and ethical behaviour has earned him several awards, including the nomination as honorary President of his club.
Panathlon International shares the grief of his family and Club.
Again this year comes back the Panathlon International Award - CSIT World Sports Games 2021!
As presented at the CSIT Congress by President Pierre Zappelli, we are pleased to inform you that also this year will be awarded the special prize, which will be staged at the WSG 2021 in Emilia Romagna: The Panathlon International Award - CSIT World Sports Games 2021!
The 2019 Award has been assigned to the Honorary President of CSIT Prof. Kalevi Olin who has been awarded during the closing ceremony by the President of PI Pierre Zappelli.
We remind that the Panathlon-CSIT WSG Award, born from the collaboration in partnership with CSIT, has the objective to encourage, coordinate and promote the development of the sporting ideal and its moral and cultural values in all countries where CSIT is present. The Award gives all CSIT Member Unions, in different countries, the opportunity to nominate candidates who have distinguished themselves in upholding the ethical and cultural values of sport.
By awarding this prize we wish to recognise, reward, and celebrate those who, by their example and actions, have honoured and upheld these fundamental principles. The Award is the culmination of all nominations received from CSIT Members and will be designated by the International Board of Panathlon International.
The deadline for nominations is 25 March, the winner will be invited and awarded as part of the CSIT World Sports Games 2021!
During the first meeting of the International Board of PI, delegations on various topics were discussed and assigned.
Each delegate will be able to contribute ideas, projects, and contributions, which will be discussed in the Board and decided upon collectively.
In addition to these assignments, the Board will regularly exercise its functions as set out in the PI Statute and Regulations.
The next meetings on virtual platform, are scheduled for 16 January and 19 February.
We wish the best luck to all elected Board Members.
Magazine Working Group: Giacomo Santini
Communication Working Group: Simona Callo
Expansion Commission (IEC): Patrick Van Campenhout
Disability Working Group: Eugenio Guglielmino
Training Working Group: Giorgio Chinellato
Youth Working Group: Luigi Innocenzi
Statute/Regulation Working Group: Pierre Zappelli – Giorgio Chinellato
Commission for Culture, Science and Education (CSEC): Chair: Elaine Cook,
Relations with the IB: Eugenio Guglielmino
Milano/Cortina 2026 Working Group to coordinate action in connection with the 2026 Winter Olympics: Luigi Innocenzi
Fair Play Working Group:
- Coordinator of Fair Play action across Panathlon International: Orietta Maggi
- Delegated authority for the relations with World Fair Play Day: Simona Callo
Sponsor/Fundraising Working Group: Luigi Innocenzi
- and to appoint the following IB Members to perform the tasks listed below:
Relations with the South-American Districts: Luis Moreno Gonzales
Relations with District Italy (DI): President Zappelli, who may ask to be assisted by an IB Member, as appropriate
Relations with the German-speaking Districts and Clubs: Pierre Zappelli and Stefano Giulieri
Relations with the General Secretariat: Pierre Zappelli and Stefano Giulieri
Communication Award: Luigi Innocenzi
PI Representation in Lausanne - Team Members: Pierre Zappelli – Melody Exhenry – Simona Callo
PI Representation in Brussels - Team Members: IB Contacts: Patrick Van Campenhout – Philippe Vlaemmink – Paul Standaert - Pierre Zappelli – Giacomo Santini as needed
Relations with partner organisations: President Zappelli, Simona Callo, Melody Exhenry
PCU (relations with University-based Panathlon Clubs): Patrick Van Camphenout (in cooperation with Eugenio Guglielmino)
EPAS: President Zappelli
Webinar update on World Fair Play Day
Next Thursday 21 January Panathlon International will be engaged in a webinar of update on the World Fair Play Day.
The coordination group currently led by the Club of Wallonie-Bruxelles is composed of Panathlon International, CIFP (International Fair Play Committee) and EFPM (European Fair Play Movement).
Among the topics on the agenda, the dissemination of the Manifesto, the preparation of the event and the WFPD dissemination campaign.
We learn the sad news of the passing of our friend William Saad Abdulnur, former President of District Brazil, member of the Expansion Commission, President of the Club of Taubaté and currently past president of the Club of Taubaté.
He served as International Board Member in the years 2019-2020.
The family of Panathlon International offers its deepest condolences to the family and the entire District Brazil.
After the opening session of the 16th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport of the Council of Europe and the introductory session focused on the revision of the European Charter for Sport (5 November 2020), the third online session of this conference ("Human rights in sport") took place on Monday 7 December (10.00-11.30 CET).
The session was open only to invited delegations and observers, for Panathlon International participated the General Secretary Simona Callo.
This introductory session was moderated by André-Noël Chaker and included insights into human rights issues such as the right to a fair trial, the protection of children and the economic and social rights of athletes. Speakers included:
Tiina Kivisaari, Director of Sport, Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland
Marko Bošnjak, Judge, European Court of Human Rights
Claudia Bokel, President of the German Fencing Federation, former President of the IOC Athletes Commission
Pierre Cornu, President, Foundation Board, International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES)
The session was opened by Lefteris Avgenakis, Deputy Minister for Culture and Sport, Greece
Panathlon participated, through Patrick Van Camphenhout, International Board Member, and Paul Standaert, President of the Belgian District, in the EWOS 2020 (# BEACTIVE) awards ceremony which was held in digital.
About 200 delegations and many personalities were present:
Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.
Tomasz Frankowski, Member of the European Parliament, Vice-President of the Sports Group.
The EU received 95 projects from 26 different European countries. Finally, 3 categories were awarded :
- BEACTIVE- Education Award: Petra Preradovića Primary school, Croatia.
- BEACTIVE- Workplace Award: House of Code, Denmark
- # BEACTIVE- Local Hero Award: Tomás Slavata, Czech Republic
In addition to some testimonials from the 2019 winners and their other accomplishments, participants attended a beautiful performance by a dancer and a contemporary bicycle acrobat.
The event was led by Commissioner Mariya Gabriel.
