Rapallo, 6 May 2026 – The General Secretariat of Panathlon International, at Villa Queirolo in Rapallo, was delighted to welcome a delegation from the Switzerland and Principality of Liechtenstein District, led by President Peter Wüthrich.
The guests were welcomed by International President Giorgio Chinellato, First Vice-President of Panathlon International Stefano Giulieri, Secretary General Simona Callo and the staff of the General Secretariat.
The Swiss delegation comprised, in addition to President Wüthrich, Hansjörg Wyss, Vice-President of the CH-FL District, Ivan Degliesposti, President of the Panathlon Club Lugano, and Sandra Wiedmer and Philippe Cottet, members of the CH-FL District Council.
The visit provided an important opportunity to get to know the Panathlon International headquarters at close quarters, to gain a deeper understanding of the tasks and activities carried out daily by the General Secretariat, and to share the Movement’s international activities. Attention was paid to the topics of communication, the dissemination of projects, and training to support the Clubs.
Following the official meeting, after a toast at the headquarters, a convivial dinner was held at the Rapallo Golf Club, organised by the President of the Panathlon Club Chiavari-Tigullio, Fabrizio Pagliettini. The evening was also attended by Giorgio Costa, President of District Italy; Germano Tabaroni, Governor of Area 5 Liguria; Adelindo Molinari, President of the Panathlon Club Rapallo-Tigullio Occidentale; along with several members of the Club.
The meeting took place in an atmosphere of great cordiality and friendship, confirming the spirit of sharing that unites Panathletes and offering a valuable opportunity to further strengthen the ties between the Italy District and the District Switzerland and Principality of Liechtenstein.
A significant moment of dialogue and institutional solidarity, with eyes already turned towards the next joint event: the international events in Ghent.
