Panathlon International learns with deep regret that Carlo Alberto Magi has left us.
President of the Club of Arezzo from 1978 to 1981, Governor of the former VI District, now Area 6, from 1983 to 1987, Central board Member of Panathlon International from 1988 to 1991. Speaker on various topics at Clubs and Sports Institutions, he is author of articles on the history of the Olympic Games of Ancient Greece published in specialized magazines. In 2003 he was elected Honorary President of the Panathlon Club Arezzo.
We remember him in particular for having wanted, with great competence and passion, to reconstruct the history of Panathlon from its constitution to 2011 through the publication of two volumes: "40 years in the world of sport" and "60 years in the world of sport".
He will remain in our memory with his smile and enthusiasm.
Our deepest condolences to the Club and the family.
57th Bancarella Sport under the banner of "La partita. Il romanzo Italia Brasile " by Piero Trellini
With 136 preferences, 8 more than the runner-up, Piero Trellini is the winner of the 2020 edition of the Bancarella Sport Award.
Among those present at the event, in addition to the President of the District Italy Giorgio Costa and the Vice President of DI Leno Chisci, the Governors of Area 06 Andrea De Roit and Area 04 Germano Tabaroni, the Club of Pontremoli-Lunigiana and many panathletes.
57th Bancarella Sport under the banner of "La partita. Il romanzo Italia Brasile " by Piero Trellini
EPAS - Consultation Webinar
Revision of the European Charter of Sport
International President Pierre Zappelli will take part on Monday 6 July in the consultation video conference on "The European sport charter on the ethical theme in sport" organised by EPAS.
The meeting of the next International Board will be held on Friday 26 June from 3.00 p.m. (Italian time) to 6.00 p.m. through internet.
On Saturday, June 13th, with the participation of President Pierre Zappelli, the IB Member for America José Pilar Sanchez, the presidents of the District Mexico, Uruguay, Peru, Brazil and Chile, Coco Samaniego, Edgardo Ettlin, Luis Moreno, Pedro Souza and Edmundo Gurovich, and the presidents of the Clubs of Buenos Aires, Mexico, Queretaro, Punta del Este, Maldonado, Guayaquil, Recife, the panathletes and students of the University of Mexico was held the meeting of the Panathlon America.
Speakers were Dr. Alicia Masoni de Morena, Vice President of the Argentine Olympic Committee, member of the IOC and Panam, and member of the Constitution and Arbitration Board of the Club Buenos Aires, who referred to the current and future scenario of Olympic athletes in Argentina. She added that quarantine was observed for 90 days, the mandatory social distance, the closure of activities, and therefore Olympic and non-Olympic athletes could not train, except in their homes and virtually with their coaches. Faced with the numerous presentations made by the President of the Olympic Committee Gerardo Werthein, and the qualified athletes for Tokyo, today was signed a decree of national government, in which in the first stage is allowed the training of qualified athletes, and in a second phase the training will open for those who can still be qualified. The whole protocol of safety, hygiene, transfer, and care is in the hands of the federations that must guarantee it to their athletes.
Our President, Pierre Zappelli, explained the details and plans for the International Assembly and the Congress in October.
The possible modalities of participation in the next General Assembly will be discussed during the International Board, scheduled for 26 June by videoconference.
As for the Congress, we might consider the opportunity, coordinated by the SCC, to follow this international event by videoconference. For example, give a weekly conference with this group alternating each country and with a theme to be developed by the District. Dates and expositions will be communicated from time to time.
The President’s Committee of PI during the meeting on 4 June, among the various decisions taken, has assessed, taking into account the improvements in the European continent of the pandemic and hoping that this positive situation will soon be repeated in South America and the rest of the world, to maintain the dates of 17-18 October to carry out its Elective Assembly together with the International Congress, in the city of Osimo.
At the next International Board convened for 26 June, the situation will be discussed and re-evaluated and the International Board will make a final decision on the convening of the Assembly, which will still be carried out only if the international health situation allows it and following the instructions of the WHO and the governments.
A question not new and already debated within Panathlon International came up again: the use of the panathletic symbol in the institutional and individual communication of individual members.
At the recent meeting of the President’s Committee, in the face of recent private statements by members on social media, with the display of the symbol, the question was raised about the appropriateness of such free use.
The President’s Committee reiterated the line already adopted in the past to reserve the right to display the symbol only to institutional bodies in their official communications and documentation, namely:
- International bodies
- National districts
- Areas
- Clubs
The individual debate among members is positive and providential for internal dialectics but must take place under the regime of total freedom and therefore engage personal opinions that cannot be supported by the symbol of all.
On Saturday, May 16, a new meeting was held by videoconference with many representatives of the American Districts and International President Pierre Zappelli to discuss the theme "Nueva normalidad del Panathlon". The consequences of the Covid-19 have been explained in the various countries especially in Panathlon."
It was a very fruitful and interesting meeting that aroused a lot of enthusiasm.
Below the excerpts of the interventions received by Eva Szabo Secretary of Panathlon Club Buenos Aires and Ashanti Ramirez Secretary of Panathlon Club Mexico City.
In the coming weeks will follow similar texts.
- Pedro Roberto Pereira De Souza_Brasil
- Luis Moreno_Peru
- Eva Szabo_Buenos Aires
- Ashanti Ramirez_Mexico
Designated by the selection committee
Here are the six finalists of the Bancarella Sport 2020
Now the "Grand jury" will designate the winner and then the proclamation in Pontremoli
If sport was blocked by the coronavirus the same did not happen for the selection committee of the 57th Bancarella Sport Award which met remotely. There were about forty participating works to examine, from which to choose the six finalists.
Six varied finalists have been chosen as usual.
The Commission of Choice, composed of President Paolo Francia, Massimo Arcidiacono, Giuseppe Benelli, Giovanni Bruno, Danilo Di Tommaso, Luigi Ferraiolo, Ignazio Landi, Roberto Lazzarelli, Paolo Liguori, Angelo Panassi, Giacomo Santini, Giovanni Tarantola, Ivan Zazzaroni, has been able to express particular appreciation for the following books:
• GIOANNBRERAFUCARLO. GIANNI BRERA, SECONDO ME, written by Andrea Maietti, edited by Bolis Edizioni;
• IL TENNIS L’HA INVENTATO IL DIAVOLO, written by Adriano Panatta with Daniele Azzolini, edited by Sperling & Kupfer;
• LA PARTITA, written by Piero Trellini, edited by Mondadori;
• NON PETTINAVAMO MICA LE BAMBOLE. LE MERAVIGLIOSE STORIE DELLE RAGAZZE DELLA NAZIONALE, written by Alessandro Alciato, edited by Baldini+Castoldi;
• RICKY ALBERTOSI. ROMANZO POPOLARE DI UN PORTIERE, written by Collettivo Soriano, curated by Massimiliano Castellani, edited by Urbone Publishing;
• VOLEVO SOLO NUOTARE (200.000 BRACCIATE CON RACHELE BRUNI), written by Luca Farinotti, edited by Artingenio.
The chosen ones will now move on to the final stage and will be sent to the "Great Jury". The votes of the independent booksellers belonging to the two organizing Associations of the Bancarella Awards, combined with those of the voters designated by the Panathlon District Italy and the usual personalities of the sports world and journalism, will come via secret electronic card, to the Notary of the Prize, Dr. Sara Rivieri who will decide in public session the absolute Winner.
On the same day, the journalism prize "Bruno Raschi" will be awarded to Beppe Conti.
The "Bruno Raschi" award, established in memory and homage to "the Divine", is awarded every year, since 2005, to a journalist who in his career has marked, innovated, reread, the way of doing sports news. Beppe Conti, born in Turin, was and is the signature of cycling. For his background as a journalist of the Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport and his passion for cycling, he is counted among the most experienced storytellers of the tiring and wonderful feats on two wheels.
He has participated as a commentator on television broadcasts on the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France.
He has written numerous cycling books.
The International Board of Panathlon International, which met by video conference on 3 April 2020, expresses to all Panathletes of the 30 nations in which it is present and to their families, its closeness and solidarity at this time so devastating for society and for the sporting world. A special thought goes to the Italian Panathletes who first had to fight the gruelling battle of the pandemic from the Covid-19 and are still committed to eradicating this invisible and insidious enemy.
The IB has learned of the generosity that many Panathlon Clubs have shown by raising funds for hospitals and for the purchase of vital sanitary materials. To these Clubs it expresses its satisfaction and thanks. These actions prove, once again, how much Panathlon is at the service of the community.
Finally, it wishes the best fortunes for all, inviting all Panathletes to keep in touch and stay close even if they are so far away. The IB is convinced that the positive values of sport, team spirit, tenacity and endurance will help Panathlon to overcome this moment to start again with renewed awareness and enthusiasm.
Ludis Iungit!