Panathlon International

Panathlon International was represented in Brussels at the Erasmus+ Sport Info Day, a key European event bringing together policymakers, institutions, and sport organisations to discuss the future of sport in Europe and the priorities of the Erasmus+ Sport programme. Panathlon International was represented by Fábio Figueiras, responsible for Erasmus+ projects and member of the CCSE of Panathlon International.

The event opened with a high-level round table moderated by Sophie Beernaerst (EACEA) and featuring European Commissioner Glenn Micallef, responsible for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, alongside representatives of the European Parliament and national sport authorities. Discussions highlighted sport as a public good and a powerful tool for inclusion, health prevention, education and social cohesion, with grassroots sport identified as the foundation of the European Sport Model.

A key message was the strong demand for Erasmus+ Sport funding: only 13–14% of applications are currently supported, despite the high quality of projects submitted. This underlines both the competitiveness of the programme and the importance of well-structured, values-based initiatives.

During the event, Panathlon International also had the opportunity to exchange directly with Commissioner Glenn Micallef, presenting the organisation’s mission and ongoing work in ethics, integrity, education and sport values. The Commissioner was informed that he will receive a formal invitation to attend Panathlon International’s Congress in 2026.

The Info Day also marked the first public presentation of the preliminary results of the EU consultation on the European Sport Model, reaffirming principles such as sporting merit, solidarity between elite and grassroots sport, good governance, volunteering and community engagement.

Alongside the institutional sessions, Panathlon International strengthened its international network through meetings with sport federations, NGOs, innovation hubs and academic institutions from across Europe, further reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in European sport projects.

Panathlon International remains fully committed to contributing to a values-based, inclusive and ethical sport ecosystem in Europe, in line with the objectives of Erasmus+ and the European Sport Model.

6 dicembre - Llegó el día de celebrar a nuestros cuatro GRUPOS DESTACADOS del 2025 y de rendir un reconocimiento muy especial a dos queridos socios, LEONEL COUSSAN y RUBEN ACOSTA, cuya trayectoria, antigüedad y legado panathlético nos inspiran profundamente.

En esta oportunidad, distinguimos a los siguientes GRUPOS:

AERE, (atletas especiales de la Región Este), por su notable desempeño a nivel nacional e internacional. 

Academia DAE GAJOG, que este año alcanzó el primer puesto en el Torneo Nacional de Taekwondo 2025.

GRUPO LOBOS de NAF MALDONADO, quienes realizaron la desafiante travesía a nado desde la Isla de Lobos hasta la Playa de los Ingleses, febrero 2025, completando un recorrido de 11 kilómetros. 

ESPACIO JOVEN por su invaluable labor social en la ciudad de San Carlos.

Agradecemos de corazón a todos quienes nos acompañaron en esta instancia tan sentida, donde la alegría, el orgullo y las emociones se encontraron para celebrar lo mejor de nuestra comunidad.

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La panathleta del Club PBZona Norte Liliana, llevando orgullosa la bandera del panathlon en los Juegos Suramericanos Escolares de Atletismo y Paratletismo, ella como Oficial internacional que se realizan en Asunción, Paraguay

Dia 29 de novembro o Panathlon Internacional Distrito Brasil participou do Décimo encontro do Matsubara Amigos de Sempre realizado na Arena Comelli, na cidade de Cambará PR. 

Matsubara foi um dos maiores clubes formadores do futebol, fundado em 1974 teve ativo até 2012 e revelou muitos atletas para o futebol brasileiro.

Nesta oportunidade Pedro Souza, preparador físico de 1980, o Isnard Cordeiro, membros da imprensa da Folha de Londrina que por muitos anos divulgou as atividades do Matsubara, o atleta GRITTI, zagueiro de excelência da década de setenta que o tegeou a seleção de novos, Afonso outro homem agrado que não pode comparecer. 

Comissão Organizadora: Paulo Comelli, Mario Sérgio, Ailton Corrêa (Baiano),João Carlos e os irmãos Hilton e Helton.

GALERIA DOS HOMENAGEADOS 

2023 - PAQUITO - PARRARO - HIDETO MATSUBARA 

2024 - AILTON CORREA (BAIANO) - HARUO MATSUBARA - JEOVÁ RODRIGUES - PROF. MIGUEL

2025 - VALMIR GRITTI - ISNARD CORDEIRO - AFONSO VITOR DE OLIVEIRA - PROF. PEDRINHO SOUZA

The Foundation meeting convened for Monday, December 1, at 6:00 p.m. (CEST) was held via videoconference on the Zoom platform. The meeting, chaired by President Giorgio Chinellato, was attended by all members of the Board of Directors and Auditors Nardon and Minchillo.

The agenda included communications from the President and Secretary, the presentation of activities carried out in 2025, and projects planned for 2026.

Looking to the near future, the Foundation confirmed its commitment in several areas: it will participate in a Panathlon International project dedicated to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics, contribute to the Italian edition of Yves Vanden Auweele's book Joy and Pain in Sport, and evaluate meaningful ways to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its activities. The planned initiatives also include the creation of new graphic design competitions, developed with new methods and designed to actively involve all clubs through the Panathlon International districts, with the hope of greater dissemination and participation in the activities promoted by the Foundation.

The meeting ended on a constructive note and with a shared desire to make the most of the initiatives planned for the new year.

the 4th webinar organized by the PI CCRE took place on Monday, November 24.

After the opening by President Antonio Bramante, who moderated the meeting, PI President Giorgio Chinellato spoke to bring the official greetings of Panathlon International, thus starting the proceedings.

The theme of the webinar, “Teaching Fair Play in Schools: Challenges, Opportunities and Goals,” offered an interesting overview of the experience of the Panathlon Club Wallonie-Bruxelles.

The first speaker was Kole Gjeloshaj, President of the Club, who illustrated the important work carried out in the region, involving around 200 schools in the promotion of Fair Play. This was followed by Kathleen Monseu, General Coordinator of the Club, who elaborated on the various initiatives. The last speaker was François Poull, Panathlete and Head of the Physical Education Department at the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, as well as the creator of Poullball, a new inclusive sport suitable for everyone.

The International President emphasized the importance of these initiatives, which represent virtuous examples to be shared and potential models for other Clubs. He also recalled that PI is promoting the project “Fair Play starts again at school,” developed by Panathlete Prof. Lazzizzera.

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Wednesday, November 26 - Panathlon International participated in the 3rd online workshop organized by IPACS-IOC, dedicated to the theme of gender equality in sport.

Dr. Alexandros Brousiakis, currently engaged in an internship at the Rapallo offices as part of a university Erasmus project, spoke on behalf of the General Secretariat.

The workshop opened with an overview of the Handbook on Governance in Sport developed by IPACS, a comprehensive guide that aims to strengthen governance standards based on transparency, accountability, and integrity, offering practical tools to support sports organizations in improving their practices. The program dedicated to promoting gender equality was also presented, aimed at increasing the participation of women in decision-making roles, ensuring equal opportunities at all levels, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable sporting environment.

Alexandros also took part in the discussion groups, emphasizing the importance of ensuring gender balance not only in representation but also in leadership positions.

The first meeting with the partners of the Erasmus+ YouLead project took place online on Thursday, November 27.

Seventeen young people participated in the virtual meeting to learn about the objectives of the new initiative on which the PI Secretariat is working together with Fabio Figueiras and Lorenzo d'Ilario.

The meeting provided valuable insights for defining the next steps and operating procedures. YouLead aims to strengthen the participation of young people in sports governance and to build a collaborative network between sports bodies, educational institutions, and youth groups in order to overcome the barriers that still limit the involvement of young people in decision-making processes. The goal is to promote skills, inclusion, equal opportunities, and more open and representative sports governance. This is an important first step on the path of an ambitious project full of potential.

Am 27. November 1975 von 18 sportbegeisterten Männern gegründet, feierte der Panathlon-Club Luzern am 27. November 2025 am Gründungsort im Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern mit über 90 Personen sein 50-jähriges Jubiläum.  Heinz Schaller, der Präsident vom Panathlon-Club Luzern, konnte am Anlass unter anderen folgende Gäste begrüssen: 

Giorgio Chinellato, Präsident Panathlon International,

Stefano Giulieri, Vizepräsident Panathlon International,

Peter Wüthrich, Präsident Panathlon Schweiz und Fürstentum Liechtenstein, 

Pius Kaufmann, Nationalrat und Präsident der Sportförderkommission Kanton Luzern. 

Giorgio Chinellato ehrte am Abend die drei Gründungsmitglieder Luigi Balestra (dessen Vater Demetrio Balestra im Gründungsjahr 1975 Präsident vom Panathlon International war), Edwin Rudolf und Robert Wälle zur 50 Jahre dauernden Mitgliedschaft im Panathlon-Club Luzern.  

Anlässlich des Abends wurden Nina Christen, Olympiasiegerin im Kleinkaliber-Schiessen in Tokyo 2021, und Roman Röösli, Weltmeister 2023 und Olympiamedaillengewinner im Rudern in Paris 2024, mit grossem Applaus in den Panathlon-Club Luzern aufgenommen. 

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La Universidad Del Salvador entregó el 27 de noviembre en su sede los premios del Deporte, entregando al Panathlon el premio al FAir Play, basado en la tarea realizada difundiendo el juego limpio en los eventos deportivos interuniversitarios y colegiales.  Recibieron el premio  el Presidente del Distrito Jorge Minuto, La Presidente del  Club Buenos Aires , Eva Szabo, la Vicepresidente del Club PBAZona Norte, Liliana Moreno, y los panathletas, Horario Monteira representante del Panathlon en el Comité Olímpico Argentino y Marta Fatone. 

Estamos muy agradecidos por este reconocimiento