Panathlon’s contribution to the World Fair Play Awards
There was a lot of Panathlon during the day of the World Fair Play Awards delivery in the Council Chamber of Pest's Town Hall. The Hungarian capital welcomed the guests of the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) with a programme full of significant moments.
Morning dedicated to a conference in the auditorium of the University of Physical Education promoted by the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) which wanted to celebrate its 25 years of life. Among the most significant interventions, that of Zsigmond Nagy who illustrated the perspectives arising from the relations between Fair Play, Ethics and Sports Legislation.
The award ceremony – see the full list below – featured many of the names reported by Panathlon International as a member of CIFP.
Fabio Caramel received Pierre de Coubertin Trophy for Gesture from the hands of President Jeno Kamuti. The proposal had come from the Panathlon Club Venice.
David Smetanine winner of the Trophy for the Career was absent because he was involved in Paralympic competitions. Marie Claire Nepi secretary of the Club of Grenoble withdrew the award for him. The French club has made also the name of Geo Perli, who has received the Diploma of Honour for his Career in the spirit of fair play.
Roberto Camelia, proposed by Area 9 – Sicily, has received the Diploma of Honour for Career. He was accompanied by Sicilian panathletes from Syracuse who have widely celebrated him.
Federico Bollati and Rodolfo Carrera, both candidates from the Club of Pavia, received the Diploma of Honour for Gesture from the hands of CIFP Vice-President Maurizio Monego.
Massimo Righi proposed by the Club of Bononia and CEO of the League of Volleyball Serie A has received the Diploma of Honour for “Promotion”.
Panathlon's satisfaction was reflected in the blue eyes of Simona Callo, Secretary General of P.I. representing President Pierre Zappelli. It was a beautiful celebration and the parade of so many champions who, with their values testify sport’s humanity, gratified the feelings that every good sportsman cultivates.
Panathlon International learned of the sad news of Prof Bruno Grandi death. He was a member of the Panathlon Club Forli, and was also awarded the Flambeau d'Or Prize for Culture in 2004. He was honorary president of the International Gymnastics Federation.
A sports executive manager who deeply marked the evolution of the gymnastic disciplines and he was an authoritative protagonist in the national and Olympic sports world.
Fair Play Days, Budapest, 11-14 September 2019
Fair Play Congress - „Promoting the Ethical Values of Sports – 25 Years European Fair Play Movement “
CIFP Award Ceremony
25th EFPM Anniversary and Award Ceremony
As every year, Panathlon International has prepared and sent to the IOC its report on the activities.
It is part, as a recognized association, of the Olympic Family since 1982 which supports in the actions concordant with the purposes of the panathletic movement.
The 2019 Panathlon Prize was presented at the closing ceremony of the CSIT World Games held on Saturday, July 6th in Tortosa, Spain!
From the collaboration between CSIT and Panathlon International, Presidents Pierre Zappelli and Bruno Molea have set up a competition for all CSIT members, present in more than 30 countries around the world, to award the Panathlon Prize - CSIT, with the aim of strengthening the roots that unite the two associations: the passion for sport and the promotion of the development of the sporting ideal and its moral and cultural values.
The idea was born to seek, through CSIT Associates, a personality who was particularly distinguished by his own behaviour, and his actions for the affirmation of the ethical values of sport.
Among the many nominations received, the winner of the 1st Edition of the Panathlon Prize - CSIT was OLIN KALEVI, reported by the "Finnish Workers' Sports Federation TUL".
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the values of sport throughout his life, Olin Kalevi was honoured by President Pierre Zappelli at the CSIT World Games Ceremony.
Opening Panathlon EU Brussels June 20 - 2019
On June 20thPanathlon International had the honor to welcome Mr. Yves Le Lostecque, Head of Unit SPORT DG EAC, at the opening of the Panathlon EU Brussels club.
International President Pierre Zappelli spoke about the important challenge for Panathlon International in supporting the aim of EU in sport and education.
Panathlon’s cradle stood for obvious reason in Italy. As an international Movement for the promotion and dissemination of culture and sport ethics according to the IOC official recognition it is more than logical that Panathlon assumes its responsibility in facilitating the ethical aim of sport in the EU.
Therefor it is promising that the representation of Panathlon in Brussels generates a new club for International members. As an attractive platform for EU citizens the club will facilitate the exchange of good practices and the development of new project to achieve our common ethical goals.
Mr. Arjan van ‘t Veer president of the new club welcomed the audience and focused on the important role of sport in society where quality leisure time has become a priority.
Vice President of Panathlon EU Brussels Mr. Vlaemminck gave a short overview of the club’s program.
In the next month’s Panathlon EU Brussels will focus on three themes:
- the possible exploitation of young athletes: the risk associated with the migration of young football players from Africa
- inclusiveness: age shouldn't be a barrier to playing competitive sports
- the excessive commercialization of Sport
As partner of EWOS the new club will also focus on a program that participates at this European Sport Event.
Panathlon Award
CSIT – World Games 2019 – Tortosa
Everything is ready. The 2019 Panathlon Prize will be awarded at the closing Ceremony of the World CSIT Games on Saturday, July 6th in Tortosa, Spain!
From the collaboration between CSIT and Panathlon International, Presidents Pierre Zappelli and Bruno Molea, have set up a Competition aimed at all CSIT members, present in more than 30 countries around the world, to grant the Panathlon – CSIT Award, with the aim of strengthen the roots that unite the two associations: passion for sport and promotion of the development of the sporting ideal and its moral and cultural values.
The idea was born to seek, through CSIT Members, a personality who has distinguished himself through his own behaviour, and his actions for the affirmation of the ethical values of sport.
For this edition, among the many nominations received, the winner of the Panathlon – CSIT Prize is:
OLIN KALEVI recommended by the "Finnish Workers' Sports Federation TUL"
in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the values of sport throughout his life.
He will be awarded by President Pierre Zappelli during the Ceremony of the World CSIT Games.
A great sporting festival in the name of culture and respect for Olympic values.
On the website https://2019.csit-world-sports-games.com/ you can follow the performance and results of the Games live.
Réunion de la Commission scientifique et culturelle du 13 au 14 juin 2019 au siège du Panathlon International - Villa Queirolo Rapallo
Riunione Commissione Scientifico Culturale 13 - 14 Giugno 2019 presso la sede del Panathlon International - Villa Queirolo Rapallo
Meeting of the Scientific and Cultural Commission 13 - 14 June 2019 at the headquarters of Panathlon International - Villa Queirolo Rapallo
Panathlon Day, Charter of Fair Play and European Charter of women in sport.
Major preparations in Rapallo, seat of Panathlon International’s headquarters for a series of international events of “District Italy and Area 4 Liguria” that will be held to celebrate Panathlon’s birth occurred 68 years ago!
It should also be remembered that the "Panathlon day" will be celebrated worldwide on 12 June wherever there is presence of a Panathlon Club. An initiative will be promoted to recall that, in the distant 12 June 1951 in Venice, was born this organization of volunteering in sport which currently has about 300 clubs in the world and just under 10000 members.
From 12 to 15 June at "Villa Queirolo" in Rapallo there will be held meetings and gatherings of high importance: the President’s Committee, the International Board, the Scientific and Cultural Commission and the meeting with Peter Verboven President of the University Panathlon Clubs who, with Pierre Zappelli Panathlon International President (Lausanne-CH), Giorgio Costa President District Italy (Rapallo-I) and Simona Callo Secretary General will meet a delegation from the University of Rome, Tor Vergata.
Panathlon delegations from all over the world, Canada, Great Britain, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium and Brazil will discuss strategic topics, including: proposal for amendments to PI Statute; Reflections on the Charter of Fair Play (already adopted by Panathlon International) and on the European Charter of women's rights in sport; active participation of Panathlon International in international events aimed to protecting children in sport.
On June 13th at the end of these important meetings there will be a gala evening at the “Rapallo Golf Club” organized by all the Ligurian Panathlon Clubs and Governor of Area 4 Germano Tabaroni, which will be the opportunity to reward sports clubs and athletes of the territory who have achieved important results in sport. The evening will be an opportunity to exchange experiences and to strengthen Panathlon friendship, supported by a common vision of sport lived as culture, loyalty and growth.
Vice-President of Special Olympics Italy, Alessandro Palazzotti and Antonio Gozzi, President of the Football Club Virtus Entella which has just been promoted in 2nd Division will also be present at the evening. The Area 04 Liguria of Panathlon, will also reward the champion of Paralympic Judo Asia Giordano from Genoa, accompanied by coach Rosario Valastro.
Once again, Panathlon’s motto "ludis Iungit " will continue to make the Olympic torch shine.
IOC Evaluation Commission Report 2026 on the candidate cities for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2016
One month ahead of the host city election, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released the report by the Evaluation Commission 2026. It provides a thorough assessment of the two candidates, Stockholm-Åre and Milan-Cortina*, following the working visits on 12-16 March and 2-6 April respectively, and analyses of the candidature files and additional documentation submitted. It will serve as a guide for the IOC Members before they vote on 24 June at the 134th IOC Session in Lausanne.