The online meeting of the President's Committee will be held on Friday 15 July at 9.30 a.m. Among the items on the agenda:
- Round Table, Rome 15th-16th September 2022;
- District Presidents Committee;
- Conference "Fair Play starts again from the School": implementation;
- Flambeau d'or awarding ceremony, Rome 16th September 2022;
- Beausoleil meetings: 13th-14th October 2022;
- Pan American Congress: 4th-5th November 2022
‼️ATTENTION‼️
Deadline extended for the Video Contest SPORT, MOUNTAIN AND OLYMPISM
In response to the requests received, the deadline to join, free of charge, the video contest SPORT, MOUNTAIN AND OLYMPISM Snow & Ice Sports has been postponed, for everyone, to Thursday 15th September 2022.
• Create your own video of up to 4 minutes and send it via WeTransfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• See the link to find out how to win ❗ prizes worth a total of € 6.000 ❗ https://bit.ly/Sport-Mountain-Olympism
Promoted and organised by the Panathlon International Domenico Chiesa Foundation, Panathlon International, FICTS Fédération Internationale Cinéma Télévision Sportifs (130 Member Nations).
Attachments:
Presented during the General Assembly in Lausanne the video of the Erasmus Project SAMF (sport against Match Fixing) of which Panathlon International is partner.
In the biennium 2022-2024 will be developed this new project that sees us engaged and on which we will keep you informed. Clubs that are interested in this issue will be able to bring their contribution.
On 21 June, Jean-Michel Saive (President of the Belgian Olympic Committee), Cédric Van Branteghem (CEO- Belgian Olympic Committee) and Patrick Van Campenhout (member EOC commission EU and International relations) were in Brussels to attend the EOC EU Office's '6th European Evening of Sports'.
The theme of the evening was "The future of major sports events in Europe" or the current challenges of European and international sport.
Speakers were:
- Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee
- Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, responsible for Sport
- Spyros Capralos, President of the European Olympic Committees
- Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee
- Emma Terho, President of the IOC Athletes' Commission
- Glen Killane, Executive Director of Eurovision Sport, European Broadcasting Union
The panel was moderated by Olympian Sabine Appelmans.
Patrick has done a lot of networking in this European Olympic Family to promote Panathlon International.
The historic evening culminated in a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Olympic Committee represented by its President, Mr Spyros Capralos, and the European Union Sport Department represented by Ms Mariya Gabriel. With this document, an agreement was made for these two entities to work very closely together on all facets of the sporting landscape, such as, social environment, health, youth, education of the sporting environment.
On October 16, 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos showed their raised, black-gloved, fists at the Olympic podium ceremony in Mexico. The silent gesture became an icon in the Afro-American civil rights movement and in the fight against oppression of disadvantaged groups around the world. This peaceful but unequivocal protest, six months after the murder of Martin Luther King, made the Black Power movement front-page news all over the world. For Tommie Smith and John Carlos, the consequences were dramatic: They were heavily criticized in their own country, received death threats and were excluded as athletes. This was for them the start of a life as activists and role models for many generations, including the current Black Lives Matter movement.
With this honorary doctorate, KU Leuven honors their moral courage and their nonviolent resistance in the fight against social injustice. The official ceremony will be preceded by an optional Round Table discussion.
Promoters: Prof. Christophe Delecluse - Prof. Mike McNamee - Prof. Jan Tolleneer
Patrick Van Campenhout and Paul Standaert were representing Panathlon International during this important event. The speeches of the 2 heroes , both late 70th ,were very emotional and the received a standing ovation for their courage, perseverance and dedication.
Olympic Day commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee on 23 June 1894 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
In 2022, the theme for Olympic Day is Together, For a Peaceful World
On 13 and 14 June 2022, the annual meeting of the EPAS Board of Directors and the meeting of the EPAS Advisory Committee was held in Strasbourg, which also marks the 15th anniversary of EPAS - Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport, a Council of Europe (COE) body.
During the meeting, elections were held for the Bureau of the Advisory Committee, re-electing Kole Gjeloshaj (ISF) as President, Mogens Kirkeby (ISCA) as Vice-president, Janez Sodrznik (TAFISA), Pauline Johanet (Peace and Sport), Charlotte Girard-Fabre (IFSO) and Baiba Veisa (EFPM) as members, while Emily Shaw (UEFA) was elected speaker for gender equality.
The event continued with the joint meeting of the Board and Advisory Committee, chaired by Alexandre Husting from Luxembourg. The meeting covered several topics, reflecting on the EPAS core values of promoting and ensuring that sport is ethical, inclusive and safe.
The meeting was attended by International President Pierre Zappelli
https://www.eusa.eu/epas-celebrates-15th-anniversary-in-strasbourg
The CIFP World Fair Play Award Ceremony was held in Budapest on 12 June 2022 to honour the winners for the years 2019 and 2020, which the pandemic had prevented from being celebrated.
Among the award winners, many were those nominated by Panathlon Clubs through Panathlon International.
We would therefore like to congratulate the winners and the Clubs, Areas and Districts that worked to present them to CIFP and obtain the deserved awards.
The winners for the year 2021 have not yet been decided.
2019
PC Como: Giovanni Borgonovo - Trophy Jaques Rogge Youth
PC Ferrara: Eugenio Dondi - Diploma Jaques Rogge Youth
PC Modena: Catia Pedrini - Diploma Jean Borotra "Carreer"
2020
Area 05: Maxime Mbandà – Trophy Willi Daume "Promotion"
PC Lisbon: David Livramento Diploma Pierre de Coubertin “Act”
PC Buenos Aires: Luisiane Varclo / Uruguayan wheelchair tennis player - Diploma Pierre de Courbertin «Act»
PC Bononia: Francesco Franceschetti - Diploma Willi Daume “Promotion”
PC Ferrara: Mario Testi - Diploma Willie Daume “Promotion”
PC Mestre: Stefano Bizzozi - Diploma Willi Daume “Promotion”
PC Ferrara: Gianfranco Vitali - Diploma Jean Borotra “Carreer”
PC Varese: Alfredo and Lella Ambrosetti - Diploma Jean Borotra “Carreer”
PC Roma: Alessandro Palazzotti - Diploma Jean Borotra “Carreer”
District Uruguay: Felix Sienra Castellanos - Diploma Jean Borrotra “Carreer”
Panathlon International has learned with deep sadness that dear Sergio Allegrini has left us. We remember him President of the Club of La Malpensa and Secretary General of PI from 2007 to 2012.
President Pierre Zappelli, in particular, remembers with emotion that when he was President of the District Switzerland and Liechtenstein a fruitful collaboration had been established and Sergio went with pleasure to Switzerland to work in the interest of the development of Panathlon.
His death leaves a deep void in our Association, in the General Secretariat and in those who knew him. He will remain in the memory of all of us for his great love for Panathlon International and for sport, for his commitment at all levels and for his constant efforts to spread our values.
On behalf of the International Board and the entire Panathletic family we express our condolences and sympathy to the club and the family.
The General Secretariat mourns the passing of Sergio Allegrini
With deep sadness we have learned that you have suddenly left us. We extend our deepest sympathy to your family and your club. We remember you for your open and welcoming laugh, your lively eyes, your great generosity, availability and competence. You were a pillar for the Secretary and for Panathlon International at all levels. There are so many memories that bind us. We will not forget you Sergio, we will always be your "girls". RIP
From 9th to 12th June 2022, the President’s Committee and the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly of PI took place at the Maison du Sport and the University of Lausanne.
Intense days that involved the participants not only in the assembly work, but also in the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and liveliness of the city and to visit the Olympic Museum, where the Gala Dinner was also held.
On the evening of Thursday, the participants were guests of the Lausanne Club for a tasting of local wines in the magnificent setting of Grandvaux (UNESCO site). The following day, the President’s Committee discussed the next institutional events taking advantage of the presence of International Board member Eugenio Guglielmino, delegate for relations with the Commission for Culture, Science and Education:
first and foremost, the presentation of the Flambeau d'Or Award to IOC President Thomas Bach on 16 September together with the PI International Congress. We cannot yet anticipate the topic as it will have to be approved by the Board, but we believe it will be impactful and very timely. The dates for the meetings of the District Presidents' Committee, International Board and Expansion Commission have also been decided. Beausoleil (F) 28-29 September.
On the evening of Friday 10 June, participants were welcomed to a 'Welcome Dinner' at Café Romand, one of the oldest in Lausanne, where the famous 'fondue', a typical dish of the region, was served.
Saturday 11 June saw the opening of the Assemblies, first Ordinary and in the afternoon Extraordinary, preceded by Prof. Riccardo Partinico's interesting presentation on the studies of the Riace Bronzes. All the reports were presented and approved by the Assembly after the interventions of the EFPM (European Fair Play Movement) President. First the IB's Moral report, followed by the intervention of IB Member Giorgio Chinellato who reported on the collaboration with OneOcean, then the presentation of the PI Development Plan (2022-2026) by IB Member Luis Moreno and finally the presentation of the work of the Expansion Commission by IB Member Patrick Van Campenhout. This was followed by all the other statutory reports, the General Secretary's organisational report, the Treasurer's economic-financial report for the two-year period 2020/2021, the Auditor’s Committee report, the membership fees, and the budget for the years 2023/2024. Everything was approved by a large majority. Several speeches were made by representatives of District Italy, about the PI's choices especially in relation to the costs of the Representations, the impact of the projects and requests for clarification on some budget items. Clubs will receive the Minutes with all the votes.
Before the break for lunch, the intervention of the Rector of the University of Antwerp Prof. Francis Van Loon on the activities of the Panathlon Club University (PCU) and the passage of baton between Lausanne and Agrigento that will host the 51st Assembly of the PI.
With a little delay the works was followed by the Extraordinary Assembly for the Statute changes. After the initial discussions on the amendment of Art. 1) (PI representations) which remained unchanged, Art. 17) (minimum number of clubs that make up the District) whose amendment was withdrawn, Art. 5) (young members) Art. 10.5) (emergency resolutions) which were not accepted, the other amendments presented by the IB and the clubs were essentially approved. The most important changes will concern the composition of the IB, (there will be an additional International Board Member who will replace - in terms of voting - the past-president); the possibility of re-election for a further term of office for all organs (IB-District Presidents-Governors) and the possibility of convening all meetings electronically.
After the Assembly closed, a coach took the participants to the IOC Auditorium, where the 2020-2021 Communication Award Ceremony took place.
The Secretary General Simona Callo presented, on behalf of the Commission, all the clubs that participated in the Competition and proclaimed the winners: the Panathlon Club of Maldonado y Punta del Este for the TV/Radio section, the Panathlon Club of Rovigo for the printed paper section and the Panathlon Club of Brussel EU for the web/social section.
The evening ended in the Pierre De Coubertin room at the Olympic Museum where, in a nice atmosphere of friendship and relaxation, an impressive dinner was held, accompanied by the notes of two young musicians from the Lausanne Conservatory.
The 'Lausanne Days' ended on Sunday with a free visit to the Olympic Museum, which collects the history of the Olympic Movement from its origins: an experience not to be missed for those who love sport.