Panathlon International

On Tuesday 29 April, at 12 noon, the exhibition of the thirty best photographs from the 2025 Photo Contest, promoted by the Panathlon International “Domenico Chiesa” Foundation and the Reggio Emilia Municipal Sports Foundation, was inaugurated at UNIMORE in Reggio Emilia.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by the Councillor for Sport Stefania Bondavalli, the Director of the Sports Foundation Silvia Signorelli, the President of the Panathlon Club Reggio Emilia and Treasurer of the PI D.Chiesa Foundation, Enrico Prandi, and many panathletes from the club.

The exhibition, part of the OFF Circuit of European Photography 2025, is dedicated to the theme “Being twenty: the sport I live” and involved young photographers between the ages of 18 and 35. The initiative was a great success, offering an authentic glimpse into the world of sport as experienced by Generation Z.

The works on display come from six countries — Argentina, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Uruguay — and depict all kinds of sports, not just Olympic ones.

On Saturday 3 May, the award ceremony for the winners was held in Piazza del Giost in Reggio Emilia, in the presence of the President of Panathlon International, Giorgio Chinellato, and local authorities.

THE AWARDS

FIRST PRIZE to “Blades and trail running” by Ilaria Cariello (Italy), with the following motivation:

The shot speaks for itself. It is a testament to how people with disabilities can overcome any difficulty and find in sport a dimension of freedom to express their passion to the extreme, even for so-called able-bodied people. The perfect focus highlights the dynamism of the gesture in a race of great concentration, which only passion and constant training can make possible.

“Blades and trail running” by Ilaria Cariello also received the Panathlon Clubs Special Award, presented by representatives of the 260 Panathlon clubs operating in 31 countries.

SECOND PRIZE went to “Riflessi nella storia” (Reflections in History) by Fabio Piacenza with the following motivation:

The sense of tranquillity and freedom conveyed by the figures running lightly along the Tiber embankment at sunset evokes a journey through beauty, combining physical activity and the urban environment in a deeply meaningful way, which becomes art, assisted by skilful photographic technique.

THIRD PRIZE to ‘Defying the concret’ by Nico Bilinkis (Argentina) with the following motivation:

Born as a street sport, skateboarding made its debut at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and Paris as an “additional” sport and will be part of the ‘main’ sports at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. It is a sport much loved by young and very young people. The photograph shows a training session conducted with careful attention to technique in order to perform an aerial trick aimed at learning one of the figures that are part of the performances. The attention to detail defines the commitment and consistency that we recognise in every sport. 

Trois MENTIONS d'honneur ont été décernées à : Pietro Borra, Fabio Piacenza, Vittoria Sonego.

In the cover photo: the Councillor for Sport of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Stefania Bondavalli, cuts the ribbon, in the presence of the Director of the Sports Foundation of the Municipality of R.E. Silvia Signorelli, the President of the Panathlon Club Reggio Emilia Enrico Prandi and panathletes from the club.

Panathlon International is pleased to announce the conclusion of the Photo Contest 2025, photographic competition dedicated to the theme "Being twenty: the sport I live". The initiative, addressed to young photographers between 18 and 35 years old, has successfully collected many adhesions, offering an authentic and passionate look on the sport lived by Generation Z.

The competition is an integral part of the OFF Circuit of European Photography XX, a prestigious international festival taking place in Reggio Emilia from 24 April to 8 June 2025. This year's theme, “Being twenty: the sport I live”, explores the hopes, challenges and contradictions of youth through the lens of emerging and established photographers.  

Two unmissable events: exhibition and award ceremony

The Photo Contest 2025 includes two separate events: 

- Exhibition opening: Monday 29 April at 12 noon, at the UNIMORE University Hall in Viale Antonio Allegri 9, Reggio Emilia. The exhibition, displaying the finalist photographs, will be open until 6 June.

- Award ceremony: Saturday 3 May at 8:30 pm, in Piazza Dal Popol Joust, Reggio Emilia. During the evening the winners of the competition will be announced and awarded prizes.

The event represents a unique opportunity to celebrate the creativity and commitment of young photographers in recounting sport as a life experience and personal growth.

Registrations for PhotoContest2025 have officially closed. Once again, this competition has brought together a passion for photography and sports, thanks to the Panathlon International Cultural Foundation – Domenico Chiesa, the Fondazione per lo Sport of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, and the Fondazione Palazzo Magnani.

For 2025, the initiative has drawn inspiration from the theme of EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY: "Being Twenty", with the subtitle "BEING TWENTY: THE SPORT I LIVE".

An Extraordinary Edition: Participation from Six Countries and Three Continents

With 32 young photographers aged between 18 and 35, the competition has witnessed an explosion of creativity and passion, featuring 109 competing photographs. Participants come from Italy, Spain, India, Mexico, Uruguay, and Argentina, with a strong representation from Latin America, which continues to impress with the quality and depth of its works.

The 30 Finalist Photos: An Exclusive Preview

The International Jury, composed of industry experts, has carefully selected the 30 finalist photos, which will be exhibited at the UNIMORE University headquarters in Reggio Emilia starting from May 3. The exhibition will remain open until the conclusion of the EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY Festival on June 8.

The Panathlon Clubs Vote: The Judges’ Choice

Panathlon Club representatives are currently reviewing the entries to determine which photograph will receive the "Panathlon Clubs Award", which will be officially announced during the award ceremony.
The 30 exhibition images are available on the Panathlon International Facebook page and website. (View the competing images by clicking on this link .

The Award Ceremony: Celebrating Talent and Emotion

The grand finale will take place on May 3, 2025, following the exhibition’s inauguration, during the award ceremony of the Off Circuit of the EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY Festival. This will be the moment to celebrate the talents that have made this edition unique, unveiling the names of the winners.

A Special Thank You to All Participants

A heartfelt thank you to all the photographers who participated with passion and dedication. We encourage them to continue cultivating their love for photography. PhotoContest2025 is just the beginning of a journey. Inspired by the vision of young talents capturing the essence of sports, this initiative invites us to reflect on how being twenty means much more than just youth—it is an opportunity to tell stories, express emotions, and share hopes.

With the publication of the call for entries for the PHOTO CONTEST 2025, the P.I. Domenico Chiesa Foundation in collaboration with Panathlon International launches a new photo contest project.

Once again, the contest will take place in the framework of the Festival of EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY (https://www.fotografiaeuropea.it/tema-2025/) and (https://www.fotografiaeuropea.it/fe2025-open-call/) organised by “Palazzo Magnani Foundation” with the collaboration of “Foundation for Sport - Municipality of Reggio Emilia”. 

We address to all Panathlon International bodies, Panathlon Clubs and their Referents the invitation to promote the competition through all their communication channels.

The competition has the aim to spread the knowledge of Panathlon International and the feelings and emotions among young sportsmen. Registration is free of charge and important prizes are provided.

The success of the competition depends on the cooperation of all of us.

Rules - in Italian and English languages – are published in the website of Panathlon International   (https://www.panathlon-international.org/index.php/en/fondazione-domenico-chiesa/2025-photo-contest)

With the publication of the call for entries for the PHOTO CONTEST 2025, the P.I. Domenico Chiesa Foundation in collaboration with Panathlon International launches a new photo contest project.

Once again, the contest will take place in the framework of the Festival of EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY (https://www.fotografiaeuropea.it/tema-2025/) and (https://www.fotografiaeuropea.it/fe2025-open-call/) organised by “Palazzo Magnani Foundation” with the collaboration of “Foundation for Sport - Municipality of Reggio Emilia”. 

We address to all Panathlon International bodies, Panathlon Clubs and their Referents the invitation to promote the competition through all their communication channels.

The competition has the aim to spread the knowledge of Panathlon International and the feelings and emotions among young sportsmen. Registration is free of charge and important prizes are provided.

The success of the competition depends on the cooperation of all of us.

Rules - in Italian and English languages – are published in the website of Panathlon International   (https://www.panathlon-international.org/index.php/en/fondazione-domenico-chiesa/2025-photo-contest)

The PHOTO CONTEST 2024 - NATURE LOVES TO HIDE «The nature of sport – Sport in nature » is in its final stages. From the 148 competing photographs - coming from Europe, South America and Asia - the Panathlon jury selected the 30 finalists, who will be the subject of the exhibition which will be set up at the UNIMORE University of Reggio Emilia starting from 26 April. The prizes for the 3 photographs judged best by the Jury made up of members of the Palazzo Magnani Foundation, the Sports Foundation of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia and the Panathlon International – Domenico Chiesa Foundation will be awarded on 4 May during the awards ceremony of the OFF Circuit of PHOTOGRAFIA EUROPEA.

The organizers thank all the authors who participated and invite the Panathlon Clubs of the world to vote for the winning shot of the Panathlon Club Special Prize.

Link to view the 30 finalist photographs: photogallery

The PHOTO CONTEST 2024 - NATURE LOVES TO HIDE «The nature of sport – Sport in nature » is in its final stages. From the 148 competing photographs - coming from Europe, South America and Asia - the Panathlon jury selected the 30 finalists, who will be the subject of the exhibition which will be set up at the UNIMORE University of Reggio Emilia starting from 26 April. The prizes for the 3 photographs judged best by the Jury made up of members of the Palazzo Magnani Foundation, the Sports Foundation of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia and the Panathlon International – Domenico Chiesa Foundation will be awarded on 4 May during the awards ceremony of the OFF Circuit of PHOTOGRAFIA EUROPEA.

The organizers thank all the authors who participated and invite the Panathlon Clubs of the world to vote for the winning shot of the Panathlon Club Special Prize.

Link to view the 30 finalist photographs: photogallery

The Panathlon International Cultural Foundation - "Domenico Chiesa"(hereinafter referred to as the Foundation) of Panathlon International (hereinafter P.I. - 31 Member Countries), in cooperation with the

Fédération Internationale Cinéma Télévision Sportifs (hereinafter FICTS - 130 Member Countries), promotes and organizes the special Video Competition - with free entries - on the theme "OLYMPIC EMOTIONS."

The purpose of the competition is to promote the quality of images that highlight the values of Sport and Olympism and disseminate the principles, on which the World Panathletic Movement is founded, as universal

ideals of culture through Sport, intended as an educational tool for social change.

FICTS wantsto enhance and promote short films as an original form of expression, to encourage the creativity of those who approach filmmaking, and to offer them the greatest visibility through Sports

Rules

Enrolment Form

Fondazione Culturale Panathlon International – Domenico Chiesa and Fondazione per lo Sport del Comune di Reggio Emilia, in cooperation with Fondazione Palazzo Magnani, are organising a photo competition inspired by FOTOGRAFIA EUROPEA’s 2024 concept “Nature Loves to Hide”, with sub-heading “The Nature of Sport - Sport in Nature”. 

The contest will culminate in an exhibition in the framework of the “Off Circuit” of the 19th Fotografia Europea Festival organised by Fondazione Palazzo Magnani, which will take place in Reggio Emilia (Italy) from 26 April to 9 June 2022

- RULES

- Enrolment Form

FICTS Awards Ceremony 

The award ceremony of the Competition "SPORT, MOUNTAIN & OLYMPISM - SNOW & ICE SPORTS" organised by Panathlon International Foundation "Domenico Chiesa" in collaboration with FICTS, the Fédération Internationale Cinéma Télévision Sportifs was held on Saturday 11th November within the event SPORT MOVIES & TV 2023 - 40TH Milano International FICTS Fest.

The International President Pierre Zappelli and the Secretary of the Foundation PI-D. Chiesa Maurizio Monego, together with IB Member Giorgio Chinellato and past IB Member Renata Soliani, attended the event and proclaimed the winners:

1ST PRIZE (€3,000): LA MIA STORIA SUL GHIACCIO, by Giulia Guerra (Italy) - "Maria Ausiliatrice" School of San Donato Milanese.

2ND PRIZE (2,000 €): VERTIGO by Vidal Bruno (Swiss)

3RD PRIZE (1000€): EGOLAND by Ignasi López Fàbregas (Spain)

Panathlon Clubs Special Prize: VERTIGO by Vidal Bruno (Swiss)

Special Audience Award: UN GOL PER ARRIVARE IN FINALE by Samuele Bove (Italy)

Istituto Suor Maria Mazzarello - Cinisello Balsamo (MI)

Honorary Diploma to: TWINKLING EYES ON THE ICE by Shen Nan and Niu Mengtong (China)

Honorary Diploma to: AFRICA 2022 - MOUNT KILIMANGIARO by Paolo Bianchetti (Italy)

Click here for the video of the award ceremony

Click here for the motivations for the awards

Click here for the photo gallery