On Saturday, September 19, in the prestigious setting of the Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista in Venice, the “Flambeau d’Or – in memory of Antonio Spallino”, the highest honour bestowed by Panathlon International, will be presented.
The ceremony is part of the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of both Panathlon Club Venezia and Panathlon International, and will feature two outstanding figures of international sport:
Francesca Porcellato, an icon of Italian Paralympic sport, who has reached the highest levels of international competition in three disciplines — athletics, cross-country skiing and handcycling — throughout an extraordinary career;
Bashir Abdi, the Belgian long-distance runner of Somali origin and a leading figure in the world of marathon running, an example of sporting excellence, fair play and social commitment.
Two different stories, united by the values that the Flambeau d’Or seeks to celebrate: talent, perseverance, respect, and the ability to turn sport into an example for others.
The ceremony will be streamed live from 10:00 a.m.:
Link https://youtube.com/live/vkCdmb8u4VQ?feature=share