During the exposition in Rapallo from 11 to 13 May 2017 an extra voting was organized for the “Honorable Commendation of the HQ Panathlon International”. The voters’ choice coincided with the Selection Commission choice of the Drawing Contest winner. Visitors chose by a considerable majority vote the drawing “Olympiad”.
The exposition Inauguration of the Antwerp University & Panathlon Drawing Contest 2016 and International Graphic Art Competition PI – Domenico Chiesa Foundation was held on May 12, 2017 in the Hotel Rosabianca, Rapallo, Italy. The opening ceremony was initiated by Panathlon International President Pierre Zappelli. The mayor of Rapallo Carlo Bagnasco welcomed the exposition visitors. Words about International Graphic Art Competition came from Maurizio Monego, the Secretary of the PI Domenico Chiesa Foundation Board. The Drawing Contest Inauguration was made by the Chairman of the Selection Commission, Prof. Dr. Alain Verschoren, Prorector of the University of Antwerp. During the opening ceremony the voting for the Honourable Commendation of the HQ Panathlon International was organised.
6-8 April 2017 Reggio Emilia hosted great events of the Panathlon International.
The meeting of the PI President’s Committee took place at the Hotel Mercure Astoria on 6 April 2017. Among the points of discussion – 2017 agenda of PI activities: PI/IOC Projects, District President’s Committee, Flambeau d’Or.
The Panathlon International Board meeting was held on 7 April 2017.
On 8 April 2017 International Forum “Charter of Duties of Parents in Sport” was organised with the participation of the IOC, testimonials and experts in the field and especially to give Panathlon Clubs the opportunity to present their activities on this topic.
International Forum was initiated and coordinated by Past PI President Giacomo Santini. Speeches were made by Pierre Zappelli (International President), Paul Standaert (International Board Member), Julie Vollertsen (volleyball player and Olympic silver medalist with the USA in 1984), Leopoldo Melli (President of the Foundation Sport Reggio Emilia) and Ario Federici (Professor at University of Urbino). Panathlon Clubs of Naples, Pavia, Messina, Lisbon and Massa-Carrara presented their initiatives undertaken at the local level for the promotion of the Charter.
Video is available here.
The International Board of Panathlon International appointed a new Secretary General, Mrs. Simona Callo, already many years active as employee of the General Secretariat and as personal assistant of the International President.
The PCU Committee congratulates Mrs. Simona Callo on her recent appointment and wishes her all the best within her new duties.
On Wednesday 30 November a PCU Committee delegation met with PI President P. Zappelli in Lausanne, Switzerland. PCU Committee President Peter Verboven and PCU Committee General Manager Alina Baranova examined with the PI President the venues for the Drawing Contest Expositions. In addition the Benin Student Sport Development Program was discussed, together with the introduction of the YERUN Sport Days. After the meeting a visit to the Olympic Museum was programmed.
During the 47th Ordinary Elective Assembly of Panathlon International in Antwerp on 22 May 2016, Pierre Zappelli was elected President of Panathlon International. Pierre Zappelli was President of the Panathlon Club of Lausanne from 2008 to 2012 and District President of Switzerland from 2012 to 2016.
The annual Panathlon International Congress is this year organised in Antwerp by the Panathlon Club of the University of Antwerp. The subject of the congress is “Ethics and Governance in Sport: Are we committed to change?”. In addition an Extraordinary General Assembly is convened to vote on a number of amendements to the statutes of Panathlon International. Finally, the Elective General Assembly will appoint a new Panathlon International President and a new Executive Board.
Panathlon Clubs of Universities and their members with questions, who are already participating or willing to participate in one of the 3 events can direct themselves to info@pcucommittee.com for more information.
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PROGRAM
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Arrival of participants Accommodation at the Hotel Ramada Plaza.
14.30 Accreditations, University of Antwerp, Middelheimlaan 1, B-2020 Antwerp (Campus Middelheim)
15.00 Commission sessions
18.00 End of the sessions
20.00 Welcome Dinner at Restaurant Hugo Hotel Ramada Plaza
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Friday, May 20, 2016
8.30 Transfer Hotel Ramada Plaza to Campus Middelheim
9.00 Opening of the 20th International Congress
11.15 Coffee break
13.00 End of session
13.15 Lunch University Restaurant
14.30 Resumption works
16:00 Coffee break
17.00 to 18.30 Verification of credentials – Campus Middelheim
18.00 Reading of the Final Resolution
18.30 Closing of the 20th International Congress
20.00 Traditional dinner – Old Brewery De Koninck
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Saturday, May 21, 2016
8.00 Resumption of the Verification of Credentials – Campus Middelheim
8.30 Transfer Hotel Ramada Plaza to Campus Middelheim
9.00 Opening of the Extraordinary Assembly
11.15 Coffee break
13.00 End of session
13.15 Lunch University Restaurant
14.30 Resumption works
16:00 Coffee break
17.00 Ceremony “Communication Awards”
19.45 Transfer Ramada Plaza to Grand Café Horta
20.00 Gala Dîner «Salle Art Nouveau» Le Grand Café Horta
Sunday, May 22, 2016
8.00 Resumption of the Verification of Credentials – Campus Middelheim
8.30 Transfer Hotel Ramada Plaza to Campus Middelheim
9.00 Opening of the 47th Ordinary Elective Assembly
11.15 Coffee break
12.30 Election of the International President and the new International Bodies for the four-year period 2016-2019
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Panathlon International has taken a new and important step towards its integration among the most important partner organizations of the European Commission.
In the Hague, the Netherlands on 9-10 March 2016, the International President Giacomo Santini and European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Tibor Navracsics signed the Protocol of PI Accession to the EU Sport Forum.
The ceremony was attended by the Secretary General Leo Bozzo and the President of the District Belgium Thierry Zintz.
The partners of the Forum are leading representatives from international and European sport federations, the Olympic movement, European and national sport umbrella organisations and other sport-related organisations.
This year’s Forum tackled key issues facing EU sport including how sport can support the integration of migrants and how to ensure good governance for the world of sport.
Participants debated EU sport policy and preparations were made for the 2016 edition of the European Week of Sport.
Photo and more details P.I. Partner of the Forum
After the recent meeting of International President Giacomo Santini with European Commissioner Tibor Navracsics, where it was expressed interest to become a partner of the European Week of Sport, Panathlon International will participate in the next European Sport Forum in The Hague, The Netherlands, on 9-10 March 2016.
The session dedicated to the European Week of Sport will include a workshop for partners of the Week and a bilateral meeting devoted to a number of organizations that have recently signaled interest in a new partnership for the European Week of Sport.
International President Giacomo Santini and Secretary General Leo Bozzo will have the honor of representing Panathlon International during the exclusive and bilateral meeting dedicated to our body together with the European Commission.
As part of this important cooperation Panathlon International will become a partner of the European Week of Sport and will organize an intensive and cultural awareness program on the occasion of the cultural dissemination of the Charter of Duties of Parents in Sport.
More information EU Sport Forum 2016
An important recognition came to Panathlon International by the European Commission.
The Commissioner for education, culture, youth and sport Tibor Navracsics met President of Panathlon International Giacomo Santini, accompanied by President of District Belgium Thierry Zintz, to verify the possibility of including Panathlon among the associations partners of the European Union for sports policy.
