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.
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.
We would like to inform you that there are two weeks left to submit your sport video to the International audio-video competition “Sport as Promotion of Human Rights”.
The Panathlon International Cultural Foundation “Domenico Chiesa” and the FICTS – Fédération Internationale Cinéma Télévision Sportifs (123 affiliated nations) organize an international audio-video competition, with free registration, on the theme “Sport as Promotion of Human Rights”.
Filmmakers, new media, professionals and independents, etc. can participate with videos of a maximum duration of 4 minutes in any format and technique of any genre (fiction, animation, documentaries, etc.).
The aim of the competition is to promote quality in sport images that promote the values of Panathlon’s Movement, highlight its ideals and spirit and enhance Panathlon’s universal commitment to culture through sport as an education tool leading to social change.
The FICTS – for its part – intends to enhance and promote the short film as an original expressive form, to encourage the creativity by offering greater visibility through sport.
To participate, send the file through wetransfer (mail: info@ficts.com) by August 31st.
The Regulations are available here
The Jury composed of three representatives of the Panathlon International Cultural Foundation “Domenico Chiesa” and three of the FICTS will evaluate the 20 selected works and assign – for the three winning videos – prizes for a total of € 6,000.
The PCU Antwerp is represented in thecSelection process by Alina Baranova, who will be also a PCU Clubs’ contact person for the PI – Domenico Chiesa Cultural Foundation.
The “Award Ceremony” will take place in Milan on November 14 on the occasion of “SPORT MOVIES & TV 2021”, Final of the “World FICTS Challenge” (20 Festivals in 5 Continents) World Championship of Television, Cinema, Communication and Sports culture scheduled from 9 to 14 November.
The participants’ works will be available online on the SPORTMOVIESTV.COM platform, as well as on the Social Media Channels of Panathlon International (and individual Clubs) and FICTS.
Message from the President – Happy Anniversary!
On 12th June 1951, in Venice, Mario Viali and a small group of enlightened and visionary friends, all keen on sport and peace, founded Panathlon, originally called Disnar Sport, a Venetian expression recalling friendliness through sport.
Then our motto “ludis iungit” was adopted , expressing the idea that we are united by and for the benefit of sport. Panathlon developed rapidly, at first in its country of origin, then in neighbouring Switzerland and, later on, in other European countries and, since 1967, in the Americas, thus gaining a true international dimension.
As of today, our footprint spans over 4 continents, with its 263 clubs in 27 countries and its 8,786 panathletes who are perpetuating the ideals cherished by our founding fathers.
These include the promotion of “clean” sporting practice, of sport in line with the ethical principles held dear by Pierre de Coubertin, i.e. access to all, irrespective of age, race, sex or physical and mental ability.
Our efforts to educate young people, by our example and our teaching, to spread the principles of Fair Play and to raise awareness of sport ethics led us to be formally recognized by the IOC that, in 1982, welcomed us into the Olympic Family.
A scenario of heightened competitiveness, harsh economic and financial stakes, physical and moral devastation caused by doping, and criminal misdeeds, including match-fixing, bribery and corruption, makes it essential to have active and militant organisations that stand up to pursue ethical and moral values.
It is Panathlon International’s ambition to fulfil this role, to the best of its ability, in the world of sport.
We have been present on the ground for 70 years with our Charters, our international projects and, of course, with the action of our Clubs.
Everywhere our Clubs, united by same ideal, organise meetings, surveys and workshops, and award prizes and scholarships to individuals who excel in sport and at school in promoting correctness and fair play values.
Panathlon International continues to grow and is becoming ever more impactful all over the world. Its role is increasingly recognised by sporting organisations, as well as by public institutions that are willing to promote health through sport.
Docked in Rapallo, the international seat of our Movement, we are becoming ever more globalised also thanks to our representations and offices in Lausanne, the capital city of sport in Switzerland, and in Brussels, Belgium, at the European institutions.
This 12th June 2021 coincides with the end of a public health crisis that has had devastating effects on health and economy. On-line meetings have made it possible for us to continue to work, although they cannot fully replace in-person meetings. Panathlon also means friendship, mutual understanding out of a smile, a wink or a hug.
Driven by the strongest motivation ever, we are proud to celebrate 70 years of enduring efforts to disseminate the values of sport and their contribution to peace and understanding between peoples.
Pierre Zappelli
International President
