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 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.
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.
In riferimento alla festività del 25 Aprile, Festa Nazionale in Italia, gli uffici della Segreteria Generale rimarranno chiusi anche nella giornata di lunedì 24 Aprile.
En se référant à la fête du 25 avril, Fête Nationale en Italie, les bureaux du Secrétariat général resteront fermés aussi le lundi 26 avril.
By referring to the feast of April 25th, National Day in Italy, the offices of the General Secretariat will be closed also on Monday, 24th April.
The 24th PCU Games ensure a free sports and events program for universities and university colleges worldwide with emphasis on Fair Play and Universal Friendship. Men & Women’s Futsal, Volleyball and Basketball are programmed, as well as an online PCU FIFA23 tournament. The registration deadline is 1st April 2023.
Great participation in the International Photo Contest "Identity and Sport 2023"!
By the deadline date (25 March) we received 100 photos that will be voted by the International Jury to identify the three final winners and to designate the 30 works that will constitute the exhibition that will take place in Reggio Emilia (Italy), in the premises of UNIMORE University, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, from 6 May 2023. Starting yesterday, the public will be able to vote for their favourite photo by giving their 'like' on Facebook until 23 April.
The photo with the highest number of preferences will win the "Audience Award" consisting in a subscription to an international photography magazine.
A similar prize will be awarded also by the Panathlon Clubs that, through their referents, will decree the winner of the "Panathlon Club Prize".
We invite you to click this link to vote.
The presentation of the book "Joy and Pain in Sport" by Professor Yves Vanden Auwelee took place on Tuesday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Fondation Universitaire de Bruxelles.
During the days from 22nd to 24th March were held in Rapallo, at the IP Headquarters of Villa Queirolo, several institutional meetings and events:
- the meeting of the CSEC (Commission for Science, Education and Culture of PI), chaired by the IB Member Eugenio Guglielmino and composed by Antonio Carlos Bramante (BR) and Piermarco Zen Ruffinen (CH). The International Board approved the theme of the next 2024 Congress (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sports for Women). They have also analysed the possibilities of developing existing collaboration agreements,
- the meeting of the International Board, which discussed, during the two days of work, many topics on the agenda:
• the approval of the budget (with the news that it will be sent to all clubs);
• the adaptation of the PI Rules (with some adjustments due to the revision);
• the new “Athlete Ambassadors” project;
• the participation of PI in two new Erasmus projects (Sport4Compliance and Sport Against Doping) that have been submitted to the EU Commission.
They also talked about: young people, Junior Clubs, the recognition to the Members with a Panathletic Seniority and the Clubs/Areas/Districts promoting the birth of new clubs, the "Third Sector", the Pan-American Congress in Guayaquil (ECU), the activity of the Expansion Commission, other issues that led to deliberations posted on our Website and that will be forwarded to the District Presidents and Governors, as usual.
The Board met in a hybrid system, the Board of Admin. of the "PI- D. Chiesa Foundation": an institutionalised meeting now in its third year. During the meeting the IB of Panathlon International reaffirmed the function of the Foundation as "operational arm" of P.I. They discussed the topics concerning: Communication, Training, Domenico Chiesa Award, Projects in implementation phase.
They have proposed cultural initiatives projected to the development of the activities in perspective of 2026, year of the Winter Olympic Games Milan-Cortina and of the recurrence of the 75th anniversary of foundation of the panathletic movement started by the constitution of Panathlon Club Venice in 1951.
Alongside these institutional meetings, two other important events marked these days
- the live signature, between the President of PI Pierre Zappelli and the President of ISCA Mogens Kirkeby, of a Collaboration Agreement for a partnership between the two Movements: both Presidents expressed themselves for a commitment not only formal but to set up and realise common initiatives and projects;
- the "launch" of the project that sees Panathlon International and One Ocean Foundation as protagonists. Through the underwriting of the Charta Smeralda more than ten Maritime Authorities, based between Sestri Levante and Genoa, have received from Panathlon International an Ethical Plaque for the commitment to share and spread the principles of the protection of the seas and oceans, with reference to the ethical values of the practice of sport in water (see news). Now all the Panathlon Clubs of the world, close to the sea, lakes and rivers, will be called to realise this new initiative.
NEWS MEETING INTERNATIONAL BOARD
NEWS INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL - BOARD PI DOMENICO CHIESA FOUNDATION
Friday 24th March 2023, at the seat of Panathlon International - Villa Queirolo Rapallo, the President of Panathlon International Pierre Zappelli and the President of One Ocean Foundation Riccardo Bonadei, were together to spread the principles of the safeguard of seas and oceans. An Ethical Plaque was awarded to the sailing clubs present:
Lega Navale Italiana, Lega Navale Chiavari – Lavagna, Lega Navale Rapallo, Lega Navale Santa Margherita Ligure, Club Vela Sori, Circolo Velico Vernazzolesi, Circolo Velico Santa Margherita Ligure, Circolo Nautico Rapallo, Yacht Club Italiano (Genova), Yacht Club Chiavari, Comitato Società Veliche del Tigullio. The Nautical Circles have signed the Charta Smeralda.
A project that will involve Panathlon Clubs all over the world.
Joint meeting of the International Council and the Board of the PI Domenico Chiesa Foundation.
For the third time, the two associations meet to establish new common goals and projects.
