The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics are about to begin
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Today, 6 March 2026, is the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, one of the most important sporting events dedicated to athletes with disabilities. The opening ceremony will be held in the historic Arena di Verona, where the show that will officially kick off the Games will begin at 8 p.m.
During the evening, the delegations of the participating countries will parade and the Paralympic flame will be symbolically lit. The show, entitled “Life in Motion”, combines music, art and entertainment to celebrate the values of sport and inclusion.
The Paralympics will take place from 6 to 15 March 2026 in various locations in northern Italy, including Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Approximately 665 athletes from over 50 countries will participate, competing in 79 events in disciplines such as Paralympic alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon and para ice hockey.
This event is not only a major sporting competition, but also an important opportunity to promote inclusion, courage and determination, which are fundamental values of the Paralympic movement.
Panathlon Club Wallonie-Bruxelles - Stop Racism in Sport : "Regard inclusif sur les bonnes pratiques pour lutter contre les discriminations raciales dans le sport "
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Le Panathlon Wallonie-Bruxelles collabore au colloque organisé les 19 et 20 mars par Stop Racism in Sport (et ses autres partenaires : les Territoires de la Mémoire et le MRAX) : « Regard inclusif sur les bonnes pratiques pour lutter contre les discriminations raciales dans le sport ».
Ce colloque se tiendra à la Cité Miroir, à Liège.
La journée du vendredi 20 mars est destinée aux acteurs et actrices du monde sportif et associatif concernés par la problématique.
L’objectif de cette journée est de valoriser les bonnes pratiques existantes, favoriser le partage d’expériences et renforcer les coopérations entre acteurs et actrices de terrain.
Cette journée proposera des présentations d’initiatives existantes en Belgique et en Europe, des échanges et des ateliers concrets visant à outiller les acteurs et actrices de terrain.
Les inscriptions sont ouvertes pour la journée du vendredi 20 mars 2026 via le lien suivant : CLIQUEZ ICI
Vous pouvez également assister à la Conférence qui aura lieu en soirée le jeudi 19 mars 2026 : ICI
3 Mai 2026 - 9ème édition Course des 2 Chapelles
Le Panathlon Club Chablais organise la 9ème édition de cette course de montagne dans les alpes valaisannes, entre Monthey et les Cerniers.
Dimanche 3 mai 2026 à partir de 8h.
Parrainé par les champions de course à pied Maude Mathys, César Costa et Florian Vieux, cet événement caritatif en soutien aux jeunes sportives et sportifs du Chablais rencontre plein de succès d'année en année. La Course des 2 Chapelles est une étape de la Coupe valaisanne de la Montagne (CVSM) et de la Fédération Valaisanne d'Athlétisme (FVA). Les parcours sont accessibles à tout le monde, tant aux spécialistes qu'aux familles. Ils se composent de routes goudronnées et de sentiers de randonnée.
Inscriptions ouvertes sur https://in.sptiming.com/c2l26
Panathlon Club Winterthur - Trampolinturnerin Zoe Tellenbach ist "Winterthurer Sportlerin des Jahres"
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WINTERTHUR - Bei der Publikumswahl an den "Winterthurer Sport-Ehrungen" in der AXA-Arena wurde die Trampolinturnerin Zoe Tellenbach als "Winterthurer Sportlerin des Jahres" gewählt und mit dem von der Sportstiftung Winterthur offerierten Siegercheck ausgezeichnet. Nominiert für die Wahl waren auch der U 23 Mountainbike-Weltmeister Finn Treudler sowie Kugel- und Steinstösser Urs Hutmacher.
Vorgängig wurden rund 300 Einzel- und Team-SportlerInnen, die sich im letzten Jahr an nationalen oder internationalen Meisterschaften in den Medaillenrängen klassierten, geehrt und von Stadtpräsident Mike Künzle ausgezeichnet. Auch Sport-Stadträtin Martina Blum dankte in ihrer Begrüssungsrede den lokalen Sportvereinen und den vielen ehrenamtlich tätigen Trainern, Betreuern und Sportfunktionären für ihr riesiges Engagement.
In ihrer Grussadresse gratulierte auch Panathlon-Präsidentin Santi Suter den erfolgreichen Winterthurer Athletinnen und Athleten und lobte sie als Vorbilder und hervorragende Aushängeschilder der Stadt.
Enzo Chierici "Winterthurer Sportförderer des Jahres"
Der Panathlon-Club Winterthur zeichnete ausserdem den langjährige Karate-Trainer und –Funktionär Enzo Chierici als "Winterthurer Sportförderer des Jahres" aus. Den Sieger-Check für diese Auszeichnung offerierte das Migros-Kulturprozent.
Winterthurer SportlerInnen danken Mike Künzle
Mit viel herzlichem und lang anhaltendem Applaus verabschiedeten die Winterthurer SportlerInnen den abtretenden Stadtpräsidenten Mike Künzle. Ex-BMX-Weltmeister und Panathlon-Mitglied Roger Rinderknecht würdigte Künzles Verdienste für den Winterthurer Sport, seine häufige Präsenz an den verschiedensten Vereinsanlässen und seine unzähligen, anerkennenden und legendären kräftigen „Händedrücke“.
Area 01 - Panathlonsci 2026 - Folgaria (TN), 21 March 2026 - Registration and bookings extended to 16 March
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Deadline extended to 16 March 2026 for hotel bookings and race registration
PANATHLON SCI 2026 - International Alpine Skiing Championship
Alpe Cimbra - TN - FOLGARIA - “Salizzona” and “Fondo Grande” slopes
Saturday, 21 March 2026
Below is the link to the event with the terms and conditions for hotel bookings, race registration and payment methods:
https://www.alpecimbra.it/it/homepage/panathlon-sci-2026/1527-0.html
For organisational reasons, race registration is only possible online by clicking on the link below (link included in the one already highlighted above)
Anyone having problems registering online and paying by PayPal or VISA/Mastercard credit card can contact the Folgaria Tourist Board directly by writing to:
or by calling
0464-724148 - and asking for Barbara (from 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday to Friday)
Ghent 2026: host city of the 23rd Panathlon International Congress, the 52nd General Assembly and the Jacques Rogge Award ceremony
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From 4 to 7 June 2026, the charming city of Ghent will host the 23rd International Congress, the 52nd Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly and the Panathlon International Jacques Rogge Award ceremony.
This is a major event for the Panathletic movement, which will bring together delegates and representatives from numerous countries to celebrate 75 years of Panathlon International and discuss issues relating to sport, ethics and sporting culture.
The proceedings will take place at the Scala Event Centre, a modern conference facility that is easily accessible and equipped with affiliated hotels.
The International Congress will open on the afternoon of Thursday 4 June with the first session and will continue the morning of 5 June. In the afternoon participants will move to Ghent City Hall for the institutional reception and the Jacques Rogge Award ceremony, followed by a dinner in the historic city centre.
Saturday 6 June will be dedicated to the 52nd Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly of Panathlon International with proposals to amend the PI Statute. If necessary, the Extraordinary Assembly may continue Sunday 7 June.
The day will conclude with the Communication Award, celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of PI and the Gala Dinner.
Links for reservations and further details will be announced shortly.
The event promises to be an important moment of gathering and celebration for the international Panathletic community. We look forward to seeing you there!
XXIII Panathlon International Congress “Panathlon International: 75 Years Inspiring Unity Through Sport”
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Save the Date!
4th - 5th June 2026
Ghent (Belgium)
XXIII Panathlon International Congress
“Panathlon International: 75 Years Inspiring Unity Through Sport”
Fair Play Awards return to Italy for Milano Cortina 2026
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Fair Play Awards return to Italy for Milano Cortina 2026, 62 years after first honour
With Milano Cortina 2026, the Fair Play Awards will spotlight standout acts of sportsmanship, integrity and solidarity from the Olympic Winter Games. Here’s how to submit your vote.
Read the article and vote!
Votes can be submitted via this dedicated link:
22nd ColleMar-athon
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ColleMar-athon, in collaboration with Panathlon International, presents the International Marathon and Half Marathon Championships as part of the 22nd ColleMar-athon, which will be held on 3 May 2026.
Click on the link to visit the website.
https://www.collemar-athon.com/
Milan, AI meets Olympism: ethics, innovation and values at the heart of the debate for Milan Cortina 2026
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MILAN, 12 February 2026 - How can we manage the delicate relationship between artificial intelligence, ethics and the Olympic movement? How can we use technology responsibly, maintaining a firm commitment to Olympic values while exploiting AI in research, training and innovation in sport?
These are the questions at the heart of the International Symposium "Olympic Values and Artificial Intelligence", hosted at Palazzo Lombardia on the occasion of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The event was promoted by Panathlon International together with the International Society of Olympic Historians, the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee and the International Fair Play Committee, organisations committed to spreading Olympic culture and its founding principles.
Gary Rhodes (California State University, Dominguez Hills) moderated the proceedings, which were divided into three thematic panels:
• Sparks of Olympism: 'lighting up the future with Coubertin, artificial intelligence and education in Olympic values'
• Ethical and responsible artificial intelligence
• Preserving the past, enhancing the future: artificial intelligence and the public dissemination of Olympic heritage
International experts shared strategic visions and best practices, with valuable contributions from the heads of the IOC's AI Department and Ethics and Compliance Division, giving rise to a concrete and qualified discussion between technological innovation and institutional responsibility.
The human element remains central
One concept ran through all the presentations: AI should not replace athletes, but rather amplify fairness, inclusion and personalisation.
Even in popular sports such as football, the most realistic model remains a hybrid one: human referees supported by intelligent systems, capable of ensuring objectivity without sacrificing the excitement and unpredictability of the game.
Olympism is a timeless educational vision, while technology is a temporary tool that must be guided responsibly.
The challenge for our generation, it was emphasised in closing, is to ensure that Excellence, Friendship and Respect remain the compass that guides innovation.
"AI in sport does not replace the athlete, but amplifies fairness, inclusion and personalisation, always keeping the human element at the centre."
For Milano Cortina 2026, the message is clear: the future of sport will be intelligent, but it must remain deeply human.
The event was included as part of the cultural initiatives of the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation.