As every year, Panathlon International has prepared and sent to the IOC its report on the activities.
It is part, as a recognized association, of the Olympic Family since 1982 which supports in the actions concordant with the purposes of the panathletic movement.
The 2019 Panathlon Prize was presented at the closing ceremony of the CSIT World Games held on Saturday, July 6th in Tortosa, Spain!
From the collaboration between CSIT and Panathlon International, Presidents Pierre Zappelli and Bruno Molea have set up a competition for all CSIT members, present in more than 30 countries around the world, to award the Panathlon Prize - CSIT, with the aim of strengthening the roots that unite the two associations: the passion for sport and the promotion of the development of the sporting ideal and its moral and cultural values.
The idea was born to seek, through CSIT Associates, a personality who was particularly distinguished by his own behaviour, and his actions for the affirmation of the ethical values of sport.
Among the many nominations received, the winner of the 1st Edition of the Panathlon Prize - CSIT was OLIN KALEVI, reported by the "Finnish Workers' Sports Federation TUL".
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the values of sport throughout his life, Olin Kalevi was honoured by President Pierre Zappelli at the CSIT World Games Ceremony.
Opening Panathlon EU Brussels June 20 - 2019
On June 20thPanathlon International had the honor to welcome Mr. Yves Le Lostecque, Head of Unit SPORT DG EAC, at the opening of the Panathlon EU Brussels club.
International President Pierre Zappelli spoke about the important challenge for Panathlon International in supporting the aim of EU in sport and education.
Panathlon’s cradle stood for obvious reason in Italy. As an international Movement for the promotion and dissemination of culture and sport ethics according to the IOC official recognition it is more than logical that Panathlon assumes its responsibility in facilitating the ethical aim of sport in the EU.
Therefor it is promising that the representation of Panathlon in Brussels generates a new club for International members. As an attractive platform for EU citizens the club will facilitate the exchange of good practices and the development of new project to achieve our common ethical goals.
Mr. Arjan van ‘t Veer president of the new club welcomed the audience and focused on the important role of sport in society where quality leisure time has become a priority.
Vice President of Panathlon EU Brussels Mr. Vlaemminck gave a short overview of the club’s program.
In the next month’s Panathlon EU Brussels will focus on three themes:
- the possible exploitation of young athletes: the risk associated with the migration of young football players from Africa
- inclusiveness: age shouldn't be a barrier to playing competitive sports
- the excessive commercialization of Sport
As partner of EWOS the new club will also focus on a program that participates at this European Sport Event.
Panathlon Award
CSIT – World Games 2019 – Tortosa
Everything is ready. The 2019 Panathlon Prize will be awarded at the closing Ceremony of the World CSIT Games on Saturday, July 6th in Tortosa, Spain!
From the collaboration between CSIT and Panathlon International, Presidents Pierre Zappelli and Bruno Molea, have set up a Competition aimed at all CSIT members, present in more than 30 countries around the world, to grant the Panathlon – CSIT Award, with the aim of strengthen the roots that unite the two associations: passion for sport and promotion of the development of the sporting ideal and its moral and cultural values.
The idea was born to seek, through CSIT Members, a personality who has distinguished himself through his own behaviour, and his actions for the affirmation of the ethical values of sport.
For this edition, among the many nominations received, the winner of the Panathlon – CSIT Prize is:
OLIN KALEVI recommended by the "Finnish Workers' Sports Federation TUL"
in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the values of sport throughout his life.
He will be awarded by President Pierre Zappelli during the Ceremony of the World CSIT Games.
A great sporting festival in the name of culture and respect for Olympic values.
On the website https://2019.csit-world-sports-games.com/ you can follow the performance and results of the Games live.
Réunion de la Commission scientifique et culturelle du 13 au 14 juin 2019 au siège du Panathlon International - Villa Queirolo Rapallo
Riunione Commissione Scientifico Culturale 13 - 14 Giugno 2019 presso la sede del Panathlon International - Villa Queirolo Rapallo
Meeting of the Scientific and Cultural Commission 13 - 14 June 2019 at the headquarters of Panathlon International - Villa Queirolo Rapallo
Panathlon Day, Charter of Fair Play and European Charter of women in sport.
Major preparations in Rapallo, seat of Panathlon International’s headquarters for a series of international events of “District Italy and Area 4 Liguria” that will be held to celebrate Panathlon’s birth occurred 68 years ago!
It should also be remembered that the "Panathlon day" will be celebrated worldwide on 12 June wherever there is presence of a Panathlon Club. An initiative will be promoted to recall that, in the distant 12 June 1951 in Venice, was born this organization of volunteering in sport which currently has about 300 clubs in the world and just under 10000 members.
From 12 to 15 June at "Villa Queirolo" in Rapallo there will be held meetings and gatherings of high importance: the President’s Committee, the International Board, the Scientific and Cultural Commission and the meeting with Peter Verboven President of the University Panathlon Clubs who, with Pierre Zappelli Panathlon International President (Lausanne-CH), Giorgio Costa President District Italy (Rapallo-I) and Simona Callo Secretary General will meet a delegation from the University of Rome, Tor Vergata.
Panathlon delegations from all over the world, Canada, Great Britain, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium and Brazil will discuss strategic topics, including: proposal for amendments to PI Statute; Reflections on the Charter of Fair Play (already adopted by Panathlon International) and on the European Charter of women's rights in sport; active participation of Panathlon International in international events aimed to protecting children in sport.
On June 13th at the end of these important meetings there will be a gala evening at the “Rapallo Golf Club” organized by all the Ligurian Panathlon Clubs and Governor of Area 4 Germano Tabaroni, which will be the opportunity to reward sports clubs and athletes of the territory who have achieved important results in sport. The evening will be an opportunity to exchange experiences and to strengthen Panathlon friendship, supported by a common vision of sport lived as culture, loyalty and growth.
Vice-President of Special Olympics Italy, Alessandro Palazzotti and Antonio Gozzi, President of the Football Club Virtus Entella which has just been promoted in 2nd Division will also be present at the evening. The Area 04 Liguria of Panathlon, will also reward the champion of Paralympic Judo Asia Giordano from Genoa, accompanied by coach Rosario Valastro.
Once again, Panathlon’s motto "ludis Iungit " will continue to make the Olympic torch shine.
IOC Evaluation Commission Report 2026 on the candidate cities for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2016
One month ahead of the host city election, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released the report by the Evaluation Commission 2026. It provides a thorough assessment of the two candidates, Stockholm-Åre and Milan-Cortina*, following the working visits on 12-16 March and 2-6 April respectively, and analyses of the candidature files and additional documentation submitted. It will serve as a guide for the IOC Members before they vote on 24 June at the 134th IOC Session in Lausanne.
IB member Paul Standaert represented Panathlon International at the seminar in Sintra, organized by the directory general Sport of the European Commission in collaboration with the Portuguese Institute for Sport and Yought.
The Ewos platform has become an interesting networking moment to exchange good practices and to discuss about the role of sport in education, social welfare, integration and also the values of sport within an economic region large as the European Continent.
Panathlon’s partnership with EWOS has evolved into a relationship with the representatives of DG Sport and with representatives of the participating national coordination bodies as Bulgaria, France, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Finland, Ukraine, Lithuania, Serbia, Greece, Malta and more.
Panathlon was proud to report about the initiatives taken in2018 by our clubs (especially in Italy) which reflected the passion and commitment of our members to ethics and sport for all.
Mr. Vitor Pataco, president of the Portuguese Institute of Sport and Yought and Mr. Jorge Vilela de Carvalho, Director of Sports department, welcomed the participants at the event in Sintra.
Mr. Matteo Zacchetti, EC directory general Sport, introduced the seminar and underlined the importance of the fifth edition of the European week and the success of it as it has become a major event in 29 countries already.
Finland’s city of Espoo will be host for the opening ceremony of the 5th EWOS in September 2019.
At the event, IB member, Standaert met other partners as then European Lotteries and European Federation of Company Sports (EFCS) and evaluated possible collaboration in the future.
As these European events become regular the opportunities to promote our Panathlon values are become more and more interesting and important as it should in the future strengthen our role and place within the role of sport and its values, but also be a fertile ground to expand our movement Europe.
The Club of Maldonado y Punta del Este visiting the General Secretariat of Panathlon International
Tuesday, May 21 a delegation of the Club of Maldonado y Punta del Este (U) visited the headquarters of Panathlon International in Rapallo, on the occasion of a trip carried out in Italy.
Carlos de Léon, President of the Club, together with the Treasurer Coussan Leonel and their dear ladies were welcomed at Villa Queirolo by the staff of the General Secretariat, the Secretary General and the Italian District President
Giorgio Costa who, having heard about the visit, greeted with enthusiasm the Uruguayan friends.
A good opportunity to get to know each other better, to exchange experiences and consolidate the Panathletic friendship.
Il Presidente Internazionale Pierre Zappelli parteciperà alla riunione plenaria di EPAS (Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport) del Consiglio d’Europa che avrà luogo a Strasbourg il prossimo 5- 6 giugno.
Fra gli argomenti che verranno affrontati
- Lo sport Etico: lotta contro la corruzione nello sport / promozione della buona governance
- Lo sport inclusivo: la promozione della diversità e la lotto contro la discriminazione
Si ricorda che il Panathlon International è membro del Comitato Consultivo di EPAS/ASPES con diritto di voto. L'EPAS fornisce una piattaforma per la cooperazione sportiva intergovernativa tra le autorità pubbliche dei suoi Stati membri. Incoraggia anche il dialogo tra autorità pubbliche, federazioni sportive e ONG. Ciò contribuisce a una migliore governance, con l'obiettivo di rendere lo sport più etico, più inclusivo e più sicuro.