Sport Integrity as an accelerator for inclusion and involvement in sport: European Week of Sport 2023

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European Lotteries, ENGSO-ENGSO Youth and Panathlon International used the opportunity of this 2023 European Week of Sport to follow up and reflect upon the results of their common project “Youth Integrity Ambassadors Programme” that was launched during 2022 edition of the European Week of Sport.

More about Youth Integrity Ambassadors Programme (YIAP) here.

During the event on September 26, the testimonials were presented by Jolien Boumkwo (Shot put and Hammer throw), Laura Waem (Artistic Gymnastics), Wannes Vlaeminck (Acrobatic Gymnastics) and the YIAP Ambassadors.

At the same time, a new initiative was presented which is about to start and involves National lotteries, NGOs and the Panathlon International’s local communities in several EU Member states. The key topic of this 2023/24 initiative aligns with the main theme of the 2023 European Week of Sport – Involvement, Inclusion and Innovation.

Watch the video recording of the meeting here.

Sport Integrity as an accelerator for inclusion and involvement in sport: European Week of Sport 2023

World Fair Play Day 2023 Ceremony

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The celebration of World Fair Play Day 2023 on September 7th was attended by Panathlon International President Pierre Zapelli and PCU Committee representative Alina Baranova.

This 4th edition was marked by the exceptional presence of Berit Reiss-Andersen, President of the Norwegian Committee for the Nobel Peace Prize, who was presented with the 1st “Sport for Peace Award” from the European Fair Play Movement awarded to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

The ceremony was dedicated to “Peace through Sport”.

The perpetual calendar for a Fair Play world “Fair Play is every day” has been launched on World Fair Play Day 2023.

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Panathlon Club Roma – XXIII edition of the Women’s Sport Award

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The PCU Committee attended the XXIII edition of the Women’s Sport Award, a traditional annual event, organized by Panathlon Club Roma at the Royal Rowing Club Tiber Remo on September 28. The prestigious award aims to boost the participation and involvement of women in the world of sport and to highlight the results achieved by them in every role and at all levels. The award ceremony of many talented women, who have distinguished themselves in the categories of Athletes, Coaches, Managers, Referees and Culture, has been enhanced by the involvement of the university platform of Panathlon International and a delegation of Panathlon Club Junior Rome. Among the guests of the ceremony, in fact, there was also the PCU Committee’s General Communication Manager, Alina Baranova, who was welcomed in Italy by the President of Panathlon Club Roma and Defence General Staff’s Sports Manager, Walter Borghino, and the President of Panathlon Club Junior Roma and Press Officer of Panathlon International – District Italy, Lorenzo D’Ilario. Below is the list of women awarded: 

“Athletes”: Francesca Lollobrigida – Silver medalist at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games and multiple world champion in ice speed skating

“Managers”: Silvia Salis – Vice President Vicar of CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee)

“Coaches”: Benedetta Molaioli – Diving coach (Italian Swimming Federation) 

“Referees”: Antonella Verrascina – International volleyball referee

“Culture”: Alessandra Ortenzi – Sports journalist and expert in digital strategies for sport

50th Panathlon International General Meeting in Lausanne

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The 50th Panathlon International General Meeting took place in Lausanne (Switzerland) on Saturday 11 June 2022 followed by the Extraordinary General Assembly.

During the General Assembly, the PCU Committee Treasurer Prof. Dr. Francis baron Van Loon informed the membership about the PCU Committee activities in the past year.

Finally, the results of the Antwerp University and Panathlon Drawing & Photo Contests were announced to the Membership and all participants were invited to vote for the Honourable commendation of one of the 15 finalists of the Drawing Contest.

Find more photos here.

Happy Panathlon International Day!

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On 12 June we celebrate the proclamation of the Panathlon Day.

An initiative is promoted to remember that in that distant June 12, 1951 in Venice this voluntary organization was born.

This year it was celebrated with the 50° General Meeting at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Thanks to the Panathlon office team for the great job they are doing. And congratulations to the whole Panathlon Family!

50° General Ordinary Meeting Panathlon International

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50° General Ordinary Meeting Panathlon International will take place in Lausanne on 11 June 2022 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Click on the link for live streaming: https://lite.owncast.live/PanathlonInternational/50-General-Extraordinary-Meetinghttps://lite.owncast.live/PanathlonInternational/50-General-Extraordinary-Meeting

The PCU Committee representatives attend the program of the General Ordinary Meeting and Extraordinary Assembly.
During the program the exhibition of the 6th Antwerp University and Panathlon Drawing Contest will take place in the Auditorium “SYNATHLON” Quartier UNIL-Centre Bâtiment Synathlon, 1015 Lausanne.

World Children’s Day

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It’s time for everyone to listen to children and young people, everywhere!


It’s World Children’s Day, celebrated on 20 November each year to advocate, promote and celebrate children’s rights, translating into dialogues and actions that will build a better world for children.

Rights of the Child in Sport are proclaimed in the Panathlon International Charter.

All children have the right:
✅ to practise sports
✅ to enjoy themselves and to play
✅ to live in a healthy environment
✅ to be treated with dignity
✅ to be trained and coached by competent people
✅ to take part in training that is adapted to their age, individual rhythm and competence
✅ to match themselves against children of the same level in a suitable competition
✅ to practise sport in safe conditions
✅ to rest
✅ to have the opportunity to become a champion, or not to be a champion

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EPOSM – International Symposium on Evidence-based Prevention of Sporting-related Match-fixing

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The International Symposium on Evidence-based Prevention of Sporting-related Match-fixing took place on 15 November 2021 at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland and was live streamed in Zoom.

The final results of Erasmus+ EPOSM project were presented to all partners and public. 

EPOSM project (“Evidence-based Prevention Of Sporting-related Match-fixing”) is a Erasmus+ collaborative partnership between academic and on-the-field organisations which studies sporting-related match-fixing in different sport disciplines on a European level and organizes tailor-made training sessions.

Its objectives are: (1) raise awareness about the prevalence of sporting-related (i.e. non-betting related) match-fixing, (2) stimulate moral judgment regarding sporting-related match-fixing, and (3) share and transfer this knowledge.

These two years project (2020-2021) is co-funded by the European Commission and coordinated by the Ghent University in partnership with IRIS and 9 other European partners.

Panathlon International is the partner of EPOSM project and was called upon to collaborate mainly because of its familiarity with the complex sports landscape, its extensive network and the sport-practice competence of its members. 
Panathlon International President, Pierre Zappelli, welcomed participants of the Symposium.


The speakers discussed the prevalence of sporting-related match-fixing, stressed the importance of the role of the sports organization and the athletes themselves, the importance of cooperation, sharing information and awareness rising.

Panathlon International President’s greetings for the 10th Anniversary

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Panathlon International President’s greetings for the 10th AnniversaryDownload

Dear Friends

it is with great pleasure that I join all of you to bring my greetings and those of Panathlon International on this occasion.

Ten years have passed since Panathlon International, with a resolution of the International Board, has authorized the establishment of the Committee of Panathlon Clubs of Universities (PCU). A choice to support and disseminate the principles of our Association through sport and art within the large international student community.

Many initiatives have been carried out in these years to promote our values: from the International University Games, to Trophies, to Graphic and Photographic Competitions. A very lively, active, and dynamic activity that has also led to an excellent synergy between Panathlon International and the University of Antwerp.
The University has also hosted several Assemblies and Congresses of Panathlon International, a path full of initiatives and commitment to convey the values in which we believe, education, fair play, moral training in sports and civil life.

Even in this juncture, during which the Pandemic has dictated its rules, you have shown to be determined and close to young people, maintaining the activity and communication and at the same time promoting remote actions.

Now we must look to the future. Each of us, regardless of organizational roles, must contribute to the growth of our Association, transforming into concrete actions our purposes and trying to become protagonists on the territory of the values that inspire us. After this period we need it even more! Times change and require more and more commitment, dedication, and passion, but these are characteristics that we sportsmen know well and that do not discourage us.

Long live Panathlon International and the Clubs of Universities!

With the cordial appreciation and affectionate wish of the entire International Board, I wish you a happy anniversary!

Rapallo, 21 September 2021

Pierre Zappelli

President

Panathlon International

The European Week of Sport is officially launched

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Every year from 23 to 30 September, the European Week of Sport promotes more active, healthier lifestyles to millions of people in Europe and beyond.
The European Week of Sport spreads its message about the benefits of active, healthy lifestyles with the cooperation of national agencies, community groups and sporting associations across the world.
Panathlon International is a partner of the European Week of Sport.
President of the Panathlon Belgium District, Paul Standaert, represented Panathlon International at the Opening of #BeActive Day and #EWoS which took place in Bled, Slovenia.
On the photo together with Ms Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth during the Official Launch of the #HealthyLifestyle4All initiative.

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