President's Committee Meeting
The President's Committee of PI was held on 6 June. Among the items on the agenda, in addition to an update on the latest activities carried out by the President and the General Secretariat, they discussed the programme for the Pan-American Congress in Guayaquil (ECU), a topic that will be further discussed at the next International Board (Thursday 15 and Friday 16 June - on-line). During the meeting, the reflections that emerged from the working group for the Savings Commission set up specifically to analyse possible savings were also presented.
Particular attention was paid to the criteria of Good Governance established by the IOC, which must be respected by Panathlon International to remain in the Olympic family (among them an external audit and the establishment of the Ethics Commission).
Finally, the PC has prepared the "Regulation of Clubs/Areas/Districts Godfathers" drafted with the aim of awarding a symbolic recognition to those who undertake to create new Clubs.
The relevant resolutions will, as always, be sent to the International Board Members, District Presidents, and Governors, and can be viewed on the PI website.
The PI Club Vercelli visited the International Headquarters of Panathlon International
On Saturday 27th May the PI Club Vercelli visited the International Headquarters of Panathlon International. The members accompanied by the Governor Maurizio Nasi, member of the Club, and by the President of the Club Vercelli Agostino Gabotti have been received by the Secretary General Simona Callo together with the staff of the General Secretariat, by the President of District Italy Giorgio Costa and by the President of Panathlon International Club Rapallo - Golfo Paradiso Adelindo Molinari.
As President Pierre Zappelli said, Clubs are invited to visit the General Secretariat, the home of every panathlete, to see the beautiful Headquarters and learn more about the activities of the General Secretariat. The Club of Vercelli enthusiastically accepted the invitation!
The beautiful day then offered visitors the chance to take a tour of Rapallo and the surrounding area.
June 12th proclamation of “Panathlon Day”
As of June 12th, “Panathlon Day” will be celebrated all over the world. An initiative promoted to remember that on June 12th, 1951, this sports volunteer organization was born in Venice.
On the 72nd anniversary of Foundation Day, we invite all clubs to promote initiatives and events to celebrate this special day and to remember what values Panathlon was founded on: friendship, sporting ethics, passion, and fair play.
60th Bancarella Sport Book Award – Shortlist of the six Finalists
The Bancarella Sport Award celebrates its 60th anniversary and kick-starts the famous writing competition by announcing the six shortlisted finalist books that, next 15 July, will compete for the coveted blurb band that will be awarded by the votes of a large judging panel. The competing books are: “Chris Amon. La sfortuna non esiste” by Emiliano Tozzi (Minerva), “Giuliano Giuliani, più solo di un portiere” by Paolo Tomaselli (66thand2nd), “Le nuove guerre del calcio. Gli affari delle corporation e la rivolta dei tifosi” by Marco Bellinazzo (Feltrinelli), “Un gioco da ragazzi” by Bruno Conti with Gianmarco Menga (Rizzoli), “Una squadra” by Domenico Procacci (Fandango), and “Una vita in alto” by Sara Simeoni with Marco Franzelli (Rai libri).
The journey of the six finalists, winners of the Premio Selezione, toward the Bancarella Sport award ceremony will start in the next few days. The first of the two events organised by Panathlon International will be the presentation of the six finalists, in Lucca, on May 15. A second event will take place in Portofino on June 15. The closing ceremony in Pontremoli will also celebrate the second Panathlon Book Prize that, this year, has been awarded to Massimo Calandri, author of the book “Non puoi fidarti di gente così. Storia della squadra di rugby che sfidò l’apartheid” published by Mondadori; on the same occasion, the winner of the nineteenth Bruno Raschi Award will be announced.
CIFP - World Fair Play Awards 2022
The International Fair Play Committee held its regular Council meeting in Budapest over the weekend on 21-22 April 2023. At the two-day event, participants decided on the winners of the 2022 Fair Play Awards and discussed several other topics.
Great satisfaction in the Panathlon world for the awards attributed by the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) to the nominations submitted by Panathlon International:
• Jean Borotra Award for career: Diploma to Marco Calamai submitted by Panathlon International Club Bologna 1957;
• Willi Daume Award for promotion: Trophy to Association Stop Racism in Sport and Panathlon Club Wallonie-Bruxelles
Willi Daume Award for promotion: Diploma to the Municipality of Ganshoren and Panathlon Club Wallonie-Bruxelles for the sculpture "Fair Play";
• Jacques Rogge Prize for Youth - Diploma to Edoardo Ferrari submitted by Panathlon International Club Venezia.
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CIFP - World Fair Play Awards 2022
The International Fair Play Committee held its regular Council meeting in Budapest over the weekend on 21-22 April 2023. At the two-day event, participants decided on the winners of the 2022 Fair Play Awards and discussed several other topics.
Great satisfaction in the Panathlon world for the awards attributed by the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) to the nominations submitted by Panathlon International:
• Jean Borotra Award for career: Diploma to Marco Calamai submitted by Panathlon International Club Bologna 1957;
• Willi Daume Award for promotion: Trophy to Association Stop Racism in Sport and Panathlon Club Wallonie-Bruxelles
Willi Daume Award for promotion: Diploma to the Municipality of Ganshoren and Panathlon Club Wallonie-Bruxelles for the sculpture "Fair Play";
• Jacques Rogge Prize for Youth - Diploma to Edoardo Ferrari submitted by Panathlon International Club Venezia.
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Un caloroso benvenuto al Panathlon International Club Kärnten Alpe Adria!
Inaugurato il nuovo PI Club di Kärnten Alpe Adria nel distretto Austria.
Grande festa per il nuovo Club entrato nella famiglia del Panathlon International! La Cerimonia Ufficiale di apertura del Club si è svolta nella splendida Pörtschach. Il nuovo Presidente Michael Ausserwinkler e la vice presidente Christiane Loinig-Velik, insieme a tutti i soci del nuovo club hanno accolto i numerosi ospiti. Per il Panathlon International ha partecipato il Presidente della Commissione Espansione Patrick Van Campenhout che ha portato anche i saluti ed il benvenuto del Presidente Pierre Zappelli. Presenti le più alte personalità panathletiche, dal Presidente del Distretto Austria Josef Müller, al rappresentante del Distretto Italia, Mario Ulian, al Governatore dell’area Friuli Venezia Giulia, Paolo Perin, insieme ad una delegazione di soci dell’area e al Presidente del nuovo Panathlon International Club Primorska Slovenija, Miran Müllner. Importante presenza del Governatore della Carinzia Peter Kaiser che ha apprezzato le attività del Panathlon International e i valori etici che promuove. Auguriamo al nuovo Club un buon lavoro nella diffusione dei nostri ideali e le migliori fortune!
PI President's Committee
The on-line meeting of the P.I. President's Committee was held last April 20.
Several topics were discussed such as: the need for the adjustment that Panathlon International will have to implement to continue to be part of the Olympic family. Issues related to quality certifications, establishment of an Ethics Commission (to be submitted to the International Board and then to the PI General Assembly) and preparation of a 2023 work plan for PI's cultural and educational projects and activities with KPI - (Key Performance Indicator) presentation will be explored.
Other topics analyzed included: the new association AIOS (Association of International Organizations for sport) formed with former associations recognized by GAISF, the organization of the Pan American Congress in Guayaquil, the project related to the World Fair Play Day, the "Panathlon Award" to be presented during the CSIT World Sport Games 2023 by President Pierre Zappelli. The President informed that he will also be present at important events: the World Kenpo Championships (Lisbon April 26-28) where he will present our Movement, the Strasbourg meeting organized by EPAS.
Other initiatives will be examined during the next President’s Committee scheduled for June 6 and during the International Board on June 15-16 (online meeting).
Great participation for the Olympic Games Centenary Relay "Between Sport and Culture”
Great participation and enthusiasm for the Olympic Games Centenary Relay "Between Sport and Culture” that took place in Lausanne last 18th April.
Our International President had the opportunity to present Panathlon International getting a lot of interest from the participants, about our project "Fair Play starts again from the school".
The PI Club Lausanne attended the event, with its President Marc-Henri Clavel, who could present their activities on the territory and in particular the Family Games that will take place in May.
Naval Academy and Livorno International Sailing Week
Panathlon International and its Vice President Orietta Maggi together with the PI Club of Livorno will be present during the International Sailing Week Naval Academy - City of Livorno 2023 that will take place at the Naval Academy from 22 APRIL to 1 MAY 2023.
A significant event, at its 6th edition, in the panorama of national and international regattas.
More than 500 racers are expected to compete in 13 different regatta classes.
There will be 23 international military crews competing in the Naval Academies Regatta from four different continents.