En Venecia, el Flambeau d’Or para Francesca Porcellato y Bashir Abdi
El club fundador celebra su 75.º aniversario. El prestigioso galardón de Panathlon International premia a dos campeones que son un símbolo del deporte, la inclusión y los valores.
VENECIA – La celebración prevista para el sábado 19 de septiembre en Venecia será una de las más prestigiosas de la historia del movimiento panathlético.
Con motivo del 75.º aniversario de la fundación del Panathlon Club Venezia, Club fundador del movimiento, el Panathlon International entregará el «Flambeau d’Or —en memoria de Antonio Spallino» a dos figuras destacadas del deporte mundial: Francesca Porcellato y Bashir Abdi.
Francesca Porcellato es una de las figuras más veteranas y laureadas del deporte paralímpico italiano. Ha competido en atletismo, esquí nórdico y ciclismo, llegando a acumular doce participaciones en los Juegos Paralímpicos, hito que alcanzará en París 2024.
Bashir Abdi, fondista belga de origen somalí, ha escrito páginas importantes en la historia del maratón internacional: medalla de bronce olímpica en Tokio 2020, de plata en París 2024 y de bronce mundial en Eugene 2022. A su faceta competitiva ha añadido un fuerte compromiso social a través de Sportaround, asociación fundada por él para fomentar la inclusión y el desarrollo de los jóvenes a través del deporte.
Un reconocimiento que va más allá de las medallas y los resultados deportivos y que ve en el deporte un vehículo de ética, juego limpio, inclusión y responsabilidad social. Este es el significado del Flambeau d’Or, uno de los galardones más importantes de Panathlon International, otorgado a personalidades que hayan contribuido de manera ejemplar a la difusión de la cultura y los valores deportivos.
La ceremonia tendrá lugar en la prestigiosa Scuola Grande de San Giovanni Evangelista, en el corazón de Venecia.
El sábado 19 de septiembre, a partir de las 10:00 horas, el Salón Capitular de la Scuola Grande de San Giovanni Evangelista acogerá el coloquio dedicado al papel del deporte en la sociedad contemporánea.
El profesor Andrea Rinaldo, ganador en 2023 del Stockholm Water Prize, y el profesor Mattia Losi, antiguo columnista de Il Sole 24 Ore y profesor de la Universidad Ca’ Foscari de Venecia, impartirán dos conferencias magistrales sobre los temas de la ética, la cultura deportiva y la responsabilidad civil.
Roberto Papetti, director editorial de Il Gazzettino, se encargará de coordinar las intervenciones.
Por su parte, la ceremonia del Flambeau d’Or estará dirigida por Luca Ginetto, redactor jefe de TGR Umbria, Presidente del Panathlon Club Perugia y antiguo presidente del Panathlon Club Venezia.
From Europe to the United Nations and from there to the World - The YOULEAD – Leading the Game project reached the United Nations Headquarters in New York!
From Europe to the United Nations and from there to the World
The #YOULEAD – Leading the Game project reached the United Nations Headquarters in New York!
As part of the One World, One Game, One Goal initiative, YOULEAD was brought to the international stage during discussions focused on young people and the role of sport in addressing some of the challenges they face today.
Hear the message from Fábio Figueiras, representing Panathlon International, Coordinator of the YOULEAD project, directly from the United Nations Headquarters.
His message highlights YOULEAD’s commitment to empowering young people and creating meaningful opportunities for them to participate in leadership and decision-making within sport.
From Europe to New York, YOULEAD continues to carry its message beyond borders: young people should not only have a voice in sport – they should have a role in shaping its future.
Co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Sport Programme.
European Fair Play / EFPM Awards 2025/2026
CALL FOR ENTRIES | European Fair Play / EFPM Awards 2025/2026 | Nominations Open Until 15 September 2026
The European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) has officially opened the call for nominations for the European Fair Play / European Fair Play Movement Awards 2025/2026.
These prestigious awards recognize outstanding examples of fair play, ethical conduct, and the promotion of sporting values in sport and society.
Nominations are welcome from individuals, organizations, institutions, and initiatives that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the principles of fair play.
Submission deadline: 15 September 2026
Applications: award@fairplayeur.eu
Please note that only applications submitted using the official application form will be considered.
For detailed information and access to the official application form, please visit:
https://fairplayeur.eu/.../efp-efpm-awards/call-for-entries/
"Panathlon International y Centro Caribe Sports: el 25 de julio la firma del Protocolo de Entendimiento"
El Presidente Internacional de Panathlon International, Giorgio Chinellato, ha llegado a la República Dominicana, donde ha sido recibido con gran entusiasmo por el Presidente del nuevo Panathlon Club Santo Domingo, Domingo Solano.
La visita supone una importante ocasión para reunirse con los socios, consolidar las relaciones con la comunidad panathlética local y conocer a panathletas procedentes de otros países. Además, el Presidente Chinellato ha sido invitado a participar a la Ceremonia de inauguración y en los actos relacionados con los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, uno de los eventos deportivos más prestigiosos del continente.
Reconocidos por el Comité Olímpico Internacional como el evento multideportivo regional más antiguo, los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, en su edición de Santo Domingo 2026, reunirán a más de 6.000 atletas procedentes de 37 países. Se trata de una cita de gran relevancia internacional que ofrecerá a Panathlon International una importante oportunidad para reforzar su presencia en la zona del Caribe y promover los valores del juego limpio, la ética y el respeto a través del deporte.
El momento más significativo de la misión tendrá lugar el 25 de julio, cuando, gracias a la iniciativa del Presidente Solano, el Presidente Internacional firmará un protocolo de acuerdo con Centro Caribe Sports para estar presente, a través del Club, en el marco de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe y promover activamente la difusión de la cultura deportiva y del juego limpio.
El tema del hikikomori llega al Parlamento Europeo
A raíz de los contactos iniciados en septiembre de 2025, el Panathlon International ha contribuido a llamar la atención de las instituciones europeas sobre el fenómeno del hikikomori, con especial referencia a la prevención del malestar y el aislamiento social entre los jóvenes.
El miércoles 9 de septiembre, de 15:00 a 17:00 horas, tendrá lugar en el Parlamento Europeo de Bruselas la mesa redonda **«Hikikomori: perspectivas europeas para la prevención del fenómeno y buenas prácticas italianas»**, por iniciativa de la eurodiputada Mariateresa Vivaldini.
En el encuentro participarán, entre otros, el Presidente de Panathlon International, Giorgio Chinellato, y el Consejero Internacional Fabiano Gino Maria Gerevini, responsable de la mesa redonda internacional sobre el síndrome de hikikomori.
El Panathlon International se enorgullece de haber contribuido a la consecución de este importante objetivo, fruto del esfuerzo dedicado a promover el diálogo y sensibilizar a las instituciones sobre un tema de creciente relevancia social.
Retransmisión en directo en el canal de YouTube del PI
IPACS publishes new fact sheet on artificial intelligence and corruption in sport
IPACS has published the Fact Sheet on Artificial Intelligence and Corruption in Sport, the first major output of the new Working Group dedicated to AI.
The publication has been added to the IPACS Tool Library and marks the launch of a new section dedicated to artificial intelligence, which will also host future resources on the topic.
The new Fact Sheet on artificial intelligence reaffirms IPACS’s role as an international benchmark for the development of tools to support integrity in sport. This is a path that Panathlon International follows and supports wholeheartedly, by participating in its initiatives and promoting a culture of good governance, transparency, and sporting ethics.
In the coming months, the publication will also be available in French and Spanish. The topic of artificial intelligence will also be explored in greater depth during the 9th IPACS Annual General Conference, scheduled for 2 October 2026
IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee – Recommendations to IFs with regard to Russian athletes’ participation no longer applicable
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since 12 October 2023. The decision was taken following a thorough analysis by the IOC’s Legal Affairs Commission, considering that the ROC no longer includes as its members any regional sports organisations in territories falling under the jurisdiction of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Ukraine. In addition, the ROC confirmed that it does not, and will not, conduct any activities in these territories. The IOC EB will continue to closely monitor the situation relating to any ROC activities in those territories, and reserves the right to take any further measures if deemed necessary.
With the qualification period for both the LA28 Olympic Games and the Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games having started, and the need to offer equal access to these competitions to all athletes, the IOC EB decided that its recommended conditions of participation for International Federations (IFs) and international sports event organisers of 28 February 2022 and 28 March 2023 as they relate to Russian athletes and teams, including the protective measures, are no longer applicable.
In accordance with the Olympic Charter, and as applicable to all NOCs in general when selecting the athletes participating in the Olympic Games, the ROC must ensure that Russian athletes’ “selection [for the Olympic Games] shall be based not only on their sports performance, but also on their ability to serve as role models who respect, uphold and promote a peaceful society through sport as set forth in the Olympic Charter.” (Bye-law 2.1 to Rules 27 and 28).
YOULEAD: Transnational Project Meeting of European-Funded Project Concludes in Podgorica
The Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) of the Erasmus+ project YOULEAD, coordinated by Panathlon International, commenced on 23 June and concluded on 24 June in Podgorica, Montenegro. The two-day meeting brought together project partners to review the progress achieved so far and prepare the next phase of activities aimed at strengthening youth participation in sport governance.
During the first day of the meeting, partners analysed and shared the findings of the National Reports conducted in their respective countries. This work enabled the identification of common trends, good practices and valuable insights to support the next operational phases of the project. The discussions were further enriched by a review of the previously prepared literature review and recommendations, providing a solid evidence base for the project’s future actions.
The Steering Committee also convened on 23 June to review the overall progress of the project, assess the activities already implemented and discuss the forthcoming actions foreseen in the work plan.
The second day focused on a roundtable discussion that brought together a distinguished panel of experts from the fields of sport, education, youth policy and integrity. The session provided Consortium Partners with an opportunity to discuss their findings and present the initial concepts for the educational programme to be developed under Work Package 3. The exchange of experiences, perspectives and recommendations offered valuable insights that will contribute to the design and delivery of the project’s educational activities and outputs.
The roundtable featured Igor Vušurović, Olympic gold medallist from Sydney 2000, former Director responsible for State Administration for Sport and former Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Montenegro; Marija Jovanović, renowned Montenegrin athlete and Olympic silver medallist from London 2012; Neda Ojdanić, Director of the Anti-Doping Commission of Montenegro; Miloš Ranitović, Secretary General of the Paralympic Committee of Montenegro; Prof. Dr. Jovan Gardašević, Dean of the Faculty for Sport and Physical Education at the University of Montenegro; Demir Purović, Administrator of the Podgorica Youth Centre; and Nikoleta Bulatović, former tennis player, coach and sports manager.
Fabio Figueiras and Lorenzo D'Ilario were present on behalf of Panathlon International
The Podgorica TPM reaffirmed the partners’ shared commitment to promoting more inclusive, informed and participatory pathways for young people within the world of sport and marked an important step towards the implementation of Work Package 3.
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MindFit VR: Avanzando
Al término de las actividades de formación, tuvo lugar la segunda reunión transnacional del proyecto (TPM) de MindFit VR, lo que brindó a los socios una importante oportunidad para revisar los avances logrados hasta la fecha y planificar las próximas fases del proyecto.
En representación de Panathlon International asistieron Fábio Figueiras, coordinador del proyecto, y Debora Quercioli, de la Secretaría General, quien prestó apoyo a las actividades del proyecto.
Durante la reunión se debatieron varias cuestiones operativas, entre ellas la finalización de las traducciones del plan de estudios a los diferentes idiomas, el desarrollo del conjunto de herramientas y la planificación de las próximas actividades de difusión. Los socios también acordaron el calendario para las próximas fases, reafirmando su compromiso común con los objetivos del proyecto.
La reunión del equipo de gestión del proyecto (TPM) se celebró tras un programa intensivo de formación internacional celebrado en Esmirna, al que asistieron cuatro panathletas: Teresa Rocha, de Portugal; Ilse Vanhoorelbeke, de Bélgica; Rebecca Ripanti, de Italia; y Tunde Stift, de Hungría.
Una vez completada la formación, ahora comenzarán a planificar y poner en marcha actividades de difusión en sus respectivos países.
Se puede encontrar más información sobre la participación de los formadores de Panathlon International aquí: https://www.panathlon-international.org/news/index.php/en/component/k2/item/10889-mindfit-our-trainers-in-izmir-for-international-training
MindFit VR continúa así su andadura con éxito, reforzando la cooperación internacional y desarrollando herramientas innovadoras destinadas a promover el bienestar y la resiliencia a través de la educación y el uso de nuevas tecnologías.
MindFit VR: Moving Forward
At the end of the training activities, the second transnational project meeting (TPM) of the MindFit VR project took place, providing an important opportunity for partners to review the progress achieved so far and plan the next stages of the project.
Representing Panathlon International were Fabio Figueiras, Project Coordinator, and Debora Quercioli from the General Secretariat, who provided support for the project activities.
During the meeting, several operational issues were discussed, including the completion of the curriculum translations into the different languages, the development of the toolkit, and the planning of upcoming dissemination activities. The partners also agreed on the timeline for the next phases, reaffirming their shared commitment to the project's objectives.
The TPM followed on from an intensive international training programme held in Izmir, attended by four Panathletes: Teresa Rocha from Portugal; Ilse Vanhoorelbeke from Belgium; Rebecca Ripanti from Italy; and Tunde Stift from Hungary.
Having completed the training, they will now begin planning and implementing dissemination activities within their respective countries.
More details about the participation of Panathlon International trainers can be found here: https://www.panathlon-international.org/news/index.php/en/component/k2/item/10889-mindfit-our-trainers-in-izmir-for-international-training.
MindFit VR is therefore continuing its journey successfully, strengthening international cooperation and developing innovative tools aimed at promoting well-being and resilience through education and the use of new technologies.