PCU Committee General Assembly 2022

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The 23rd PCU Committee General Assembly took place on Friday 30 April 2022 in the University of Antwerp Grauwzusters Campus.

The General Assembly started with messages from the President of the PCU Games Council, Dr. Ghadimi, and the Secretary General of the PCU Committee, Dr. Kotchofa.

The financial report 2021 was presented by Prof. Dr. Francis baron Van Loon, the PCU Committee Treasure, together with the 2022 budget and both were approved by the membership.

The PCU Committee President, Peter Verboven, gave a report on the PCU Committee activities in 2019-2021 and the membership network of 299 universities from 85 countries. Scheduled activities for 2022 were additionally presented.

The PCU Committee General Communication Manager, Alina Baranova, informed the members about their advantages as a PCU club, invited to participate in all other PCU events and asked for an optimal exchange of university sport related information.

The General Assembly was followed by the PCU Games Closing Ceremony and a reception for all delegations.

University of Antwerp Honorary Rector’s greetings for the 10th Anniversary

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Dear friends,

The foundation and growth of the Committee of Panathlon Club of Universities (PCU) can’t be seen separately from the evolution of sport at the University of Antwerp. The “new” University of Antwerp  was established in 2003 as the result of a merger of 3 former institutes of higher education in Antwerp.

The beginning of this new university was an ideal opportunity to start a new organization of the sport activities. Sport has always be seen as an valuable instrument to develop international interaction and experience with emphasis on fair play and university friendship.

Ten years ago in 2011, it was an wonderful opportunity  to include these activities in Panathlon. As an international organization dedicated within the Olympic Movement to ethics in sport, Panathlon was the excellent environment to develop the international sport competitions of the UAntwerpen. PCU was born!

Thanks to Panathlon the international embedding of the PCU-activities is secured for the future. We are delighted with this collaboration.

I wish PCU all the best for the next decade! Congratulations!

Prof. Francis Baron Van Loon                                                                                        

Honorary Rector of the University of Antwerp

PCU Committee President’s message for the 10th Anniversary

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Dear Panathlon friends,

I’m honored and pleased to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the PCU Committee in a world finally rising up again after the pandemic that impacted all of us. But even in the background of this tragic event, the PCU Committee continued its growth as the university sport oriented platform of Panathlon International, organizing and endorsing university sport events with the focus on fair play and ethics in student sport.

With the introduction of an extended interactive online platform the last 2 years, we managed to reach out to students worldwide at a moment that the organization of live sport events was impossible in most parts of the world. The combination of our efforts on venue and online, resulted in 2020 in a membership and network membership of 299 universities and university colleges in 85 countries. Figures that make me proud and humble. Consequently, the PCU Committee is proud to express gratefulness to all students and university sport professionals that share our values as an active participant in one of our many events.

In 1999 the basis of the PCU Committee was established as an independent initiative of Belgian and Dutch students, the “European Student Football Championship”. Over the years the number of sports was extended and the initiative was incorporated in the non-profit association IFIUS. In 2011, the association became part of Panathlon International and the initiative was welcomed by the 2011 President of the International Olympic Committee J. Rogge. Today the PCU Committee is a respected part of the Panathlon movement with activities and events for students, universities and university colleges worldwide, in an area that makes a difference: Student Fair Play and Ethics in University Sport.

It is symbolic that on our 10th anniversary, we are able to organize our first live events again since 2019, the PCU Bridge Trophy 2021 in October and the PCU Chess Cup 2021 in December. This development strengthens our believe that soon all our activities and events will be organized in normal circumstances in a world looking forward again.

Finally, on behalf of the PCU Committee Executive Board, I wish to thank all persons and organizations that contributed to the success of the PCU Committee these last 10 years, especially and foremost Panathlon International and its past and current Presidents, Enrico Prandi, Giacomo Santini and Pierre Zappelli.

Best personal regards,

Peter Verboven

President PCU Committee (Committee Panathlon Clubs of Universities)

Panathlon International President’s greetings for the 10th Anniversary

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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

10 years PCU Committee #BeActive Day

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To celebrate our 10th anniversary during the European Week of Sport with theme “Healthy lifestyle for all” we decided to organize “10 years PCU Committee #BeActive Day” with sports activities and games for the team of our PCU Committee office together with the University of Antwerp. We tried playing the new Spikeball game. The team liked the activity so much that we decided to arrange such activities more often to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We call on all people in Europe to Be Active!

10 years PCU Committee

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Today we celebrate 10 years of PCU Committee.
With resolution n° 21/11/CI dated 29/9/2011, Panathlon International authorized the establishment of the Committee of Panathlon Clubs of Universities (PCU Committee). This initiative was welcomed by the 2011 President of the International Olympic Committee J. Rogge.

IOC announces passing of former IOC President Jacques Rogge

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It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces the passing of former IOC President Count Jacques Rogge. He was 79 years old. 

Rogge was the eighth President of the IOC, from 2001 to 2013, after which he became Honorary President.

In 2011, Jacques Rogge, as the IOC President, welcomed the PCU Committee as an initiative of Panathlon International as expressed in this letter: “We are very happy that you continue to imbue in young people common human values in general and Olympic values in particular. I believe that your new project opens new and greater opportunities for university students to learn the values that will prepare them for roles in leadership in future.”

Remembering his life, IOC President Thomas Bach recalled: “He was an accomplished President, helping to modernise and transform the IOC. He will be remembered particularly for championing youth sport and for inaugurating the Youth Olympic Games. He was also a fierce proponent of clean sport, and fought tirelessly against the evils of doping. 

As a mark of respect, the Olympic flag will be flown at half-mast for five days at Olympic House, at The Olympic Museum and at all IOC properties, and the IOC invites all National Olympic Committees and International Federations to join in this gesture of remembrance and honour.

PCU Fair Play Initiative 2021

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How will university sports look like in post-Covid-19 times? Will be Fair Play Initiatives taken? More than 100 universities worldwide have already answered the questions of the PCU Fair Play survey. If you also want to be part of this initiative, please contact us. After filling in a small survey, each participant will receive a report analyzing the responses of all universities. The deadline of participation is Thursday 29 April 2021.

Panathlon Antwerp Sports Personality 2020 awarded

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The Panathlon Antwerp Sports Personality 2020 is awarded posthumously to Prof. Dr. Alain Verschoren, honorary rector of the University of Antwerp. The laureate received this title for his commitment and great contribution to university sport. Alain Verschoren was not only extremely popular within the University of Antwerp, he was also a prominent member of the Panathlon International family. Alain Verschoren was, as Chairman of the University of Antwerp & Panathlon Drawing and Photo Contests, an eminent ambassador of fair play in university sport. The award was received by his wife, Lin Van de Cruys.

Chairmanship Contests Prof. Dr. Herman Van Goethem

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On 16 December 2020, the PCU Committee acknowledged with the highest respect the acceptance of the Chairmanship of the PCU Drawing and Photo Contests by Prof. Dr. Herman Van Goethem, successor of Alain Verschoren as rector of the University of Antwerp. The acceptance, as endorsed by the PCU Committee Executive Board last week, memorializes profoundly the legacy within the University of Antwerp of Alain Verschoren as ambassador of fair play in university sport. Alain Verschoren passed away unexpectedly on 27 November 2020.

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