The International Congress of Panathlon International witnessed one of its most significant moments in the late afternoon of Friday 5 June, at the prestigious Ghent Town Hall, with the presentation ceremony for the 1st Jacques Rogge Award.
The award, established to highlight the social impact of sport among the younger generations, takes on particular significance in the year of Panathlon International’s 75th anniversary, confirming the Movement’s commitment to promoting the ethical, educational and social values of sport.
In the presence of the Royal Family, local authorities and representatives of Panathlon International, the Prize was awarded to the international NGO Generations for Peace, in recognition of its global work in conflict resolution, building dialogue and promoting cooperation among young people through sport.
The ceremony marked the culmination of the Congress, offering a moment of great symbolic and institutional significance, in the spirit of Jacques Rogge’s legacy and the power of sport as a tool for peace, growth and bringing people together.