BRUSSELS – 23–25 September 2025
International President Giorgio Chinellato, accompanied by International Board Member Fabiano Gerevini, was welcomed by the President of the District Belgium, Paul Standaert, and by the Vice President of the Panathlon Club EU Brussels, Antonella Pederiva, for a series of institutional meetings at the European Community over the next three days.
The visit represents an important opportunity to strengthen the presence and role of Panathlon International within European institutions, fostering dialogue on key issues related to sport, ethics, and culture.
During their stay, the PI delegation will also meet the Belgian Clubs and take part in the event organised by the Brussels EU Club, a moment of exchange and sharing with local panathletes.
In the photo, the first official meeting: the PI delegation with Mr. Bogdan Zdrojewski, Vice-President of the Culture Commission of the European Parliament. The meeting opened a constructive exchange of views on the role of sport as an educational and social tool, with particular attention to the Hikikomori project, which the Vice-President expressed interest in presenting to the European Parliament.
Visit to the offices of the EOC (European Olympic Committee in Brussels), welcomed by Office Manager Dr. Carlotta Giussani.
From left: Peter Verboven, President of the PCU Committee; Fabiano Gerevini, International Councillor of Panathlon International; Kole Gjeloshaj, President of Panathlon Wallonie-Bruxelles; Giorgio Chinellato, International President of Panathlon International; Paul Standaert, President of the Belgian District of Panathlon International.
Fabiano Gerevini, Agata Dziarnowska Collaborator of European Commissioner Glenn Micallef, Giorgio Chinellato, Paul Standaert