UNESCO initiates the “Quality Physical Education” programme
Published in News from Panathlon InternationalUNESCO initiates the “Quality Physical Education” programme
UNESCO has released two new publications, i.e. the Quality Physical Education policy package and a toolkit targeted to inclusive physical education.
These publications aim to bolster governments in developing physical education policies to support children in acquiring key physical, social and emotional skills.
The need for inclusive development of Quality Physical Education policies
This document outlines the importance and potential benefits of quality physical education. Furthermore, it shows the positive outcomes which may prove useful to shore up the post-pandemic recovery efforts. It includes a set of practical recommendations for public and private players within the sport-education ecosystem and lists the resources available to implement such recommendations.
Download the paper (Making the case for inclusive quality physical education policy development: a policy brief - UNESCO Digital Library)
How to influence development of Quality Physical Education policy: a toolkit to support young people
This toolkit is aimed to help young people and youth organisations to assist in the development of policies targeted to quality physical education, providing general guidelines on how to design a support campaign.
For more information and additional resources, visit the project site Promoting Quality Physical Education Policy (unesco.org)
A new Club joins the Family of Panathlon
Published in News from ClubsA new Club joins the Family of Panathlon.
Founded the 482nd Club of Panathlon International: Cosenza "Terra dei Brettii e degli Enotri"!
Despite the difficult period, the desire to be at the service of society and to spread the values of ethics in sport, has not stopped. This is demonstrated by this new reality born in an ancient territory and rich in sporting traditions, Cosenza, which joins the other 10 Clubs in Area 08 – Puglia, Calabria and Basilicata.
Congratulations to the new President Vincenzo Perri, to the Board of Directors, to the members and to all those who have worked hard for the birth of this new club, and good luck!
European Charter of Sport and Human Rights in Sport: resolutions adopted at the Conference of Ministers
Published in News from Panathlon InternationalEuropean Charter of Sport and Human Rights in Sport: resolutions adopted at the Conference of Ministers
Panathlon International participated in the 16th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport of the Council of Europe, organized in different sessions by videoconference.
On 11 February 2021, two resolutions were adopted on:
1) A European approach to sports policies: the revision of the European Charter for Sport.
Ministers stressed that the revised text should facilitate access to sport at all social levels, allowing investment in infrastructure for the practice of physical activity at the grassroots level, both inside and outside of school environments. They also encouraged member States to develop national sport strategies, as well as to exchange best practices and experiences.
2) Human Rights in Sport
Considering the importance of a human rights-based approach in addressing issues related to the integrity of sport, such as safety during sporting events, combating doping, and manipulation of sporting competitions, Ministers encouraged Member States to further improve the protection and promotion of human rights in this field, as well as to promote sport and its many social and individual benefits to strengthen society's resilience to global crises.
The full documentation can be viewed at the following link
Panathlon Antwerp & PCU Antwerp Sports Personalities
This year, the award ceremony of the Panathlon Antwerp & PCU Antwerp Sports Personalities will be held online. The Honorary Rector Francis baron Van Loon Award, will be handed out to one of the three nominated elite athletes who study at the University of Antwerp:
– Laura Luyten (equestrianism, dressage)
– Lien Meeuwssen (judo, -70kg)
– Steven Pattyn (cycling, road)
Find out on 16 February in the Facebook event who will be awarded as @UAntwerpen top sports student of the year 2020.
Institutional Meeting - International Board 19 February 2021
Published in News from Panathlon InternationalInstitutional Meeting - International Board 19 February 2021
On 19 February 2021, a meeting of the International Board of PI will be held by videoconference.
Among the various topics on the agenda: Photo Contest - Statistics and views on FB and PI website - 6) Pan American Congress: Theme and Programme - FAIR PLAY Project - Disabled Project.
The IOC Executive Committee proposes the Olympic Agenda 2020+5 as a strategic roadmap until 2025.
Published in News from Panathlon InternationalThe IOC Executive Committee proposes the Olympic Agenda 2020+5 as a strategic roadmap until 2025.
The Olympic Agenda 2020+5 will be presented to the IOC members for discussion and adoption at the 137th session of the IOC in March this year.
It consists of 15 recommendations and will guide the work of the IOC and the Olympic Movement for the next five years until 2025.
Panathlon International New Office at the Maison du Sport International in Lausanne
Published in News from Panathlon InternationalPanathlon International New Office at the Maison du Sport International in Lausanne
The Panathlon International has a new office at the Maison du Sport International in Lausanne since the 1st September 2020. It is made available for about 4 to 5 hours per week.
This new office allows the Panathlon International to be in the heart of the world of international sport in Lausanne.
It can welcome 6 to 8 people. In case of more important meetings the PI can book one of the numerous meeting rooms which are available for the tenants at the MSI.
Maison du Sport International (MSI)
Contact representation Lausanne:
Melody Exhenry
Panathlon International
Maison du Sport International (MSI)
Av. de Rhodanie 54
CH- 1007 Lausanne
E-mail: representation.lausanne@panathlon.net
Panathlon Club Venice turns 70
Published in News from ClubsPanathlon Club Venice turns 70.
On June 12th of this uncertain 2021 the Club of Venice will celebrate 70 years of life. A goal even more significant as it represents the date of Panathlon International foundation.
The Board of the Club and the President Giuseppe Zambon are engaged in planning hypotheses of events to celebrate the event worthily.
Panathlon Crema Junior: sport, giovani e palestre. L’importanza di ripartire
Published in News from DistrictsLo sport? Qualcosa “a cui pensare dopo”. È quello che i soci del Panathlon Junior di Crema vorrebbero scongiurare, per sottolineare qual è la vera essenza dello sport, indice di benessere, buona salute e felicità per ogni individuo.
“Pensiamo ai bambini e ai più giovani, che stanno vivendo, in questo periodo storico, momenti importanti per la loro formazione e per la loro crescita davanti ad uno schermo – si legge in una nota del giovane sodalizio cremasco – lo sport, diventerebbe per loro motivo di svago e di rottura di una sedentarietà ormai monotona e obbligata”.
Meeting of the new Board of Directors of the Panathlon International-Domenico Chiesa Foundation
Published in News from Fondazione ChiesaThe first meeting of the new Board of Directors of the Panathlon International-Domenico Chiesa Foundation has been called.
Next Friday 12th February at 6:00 p.m. on a zoom platform


