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Congratulations to the new elected Panathlon International President Giorgio Chinellato

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The drawings from the PCU Drawing Contest were presented to new elected President Giorgio Chinellato and Past President Pierre Zappelli.

In his presidential campaign speech, Giorgio Chinellato paid special attention to the activities of PCU clubs and Panathlon Junior clubs, as well as promoting the movement and Olympic principles on social media.

The election took place during the 51th General Elective Assembly of the Panathlon International in Agrigento in Italy.

Congratulations to the new Panathlon International President and International Board:

• Vice President Vicar: Stefano Giulieri
• Vice President: Luigi Innocenzi
• Secretary General: Simona Callo

• International Advisors: Carlos De Leon (U) – Christian Garrabos (F) – Fabiano Gerevini (I) – Antonio Laganà (I) – Gianpaolo Milan (I) – Paolo Perin (I)
• Arbitral and Statutory Guarantee Board members: Sandro Carlo Fagiolino (I), Riccardo Galassi (I), Rodriguez Lamas (AR)
• Deputies: Franco Fähndrich (CH), Adolfo Maiello (I).

Our gratitude to the Past President and Panathlon team for their outstanding contributions.

*Featured drawings by Iris Ligtenberg from Belgium and Marcos Magnani from Brazil

PCU Committee President’s message for the 10th Anniversary

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PCU Committee President’s message for the 10th AnniversaryDownload

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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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

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