Together with FICTS, Hikikomori Italia and One Ocean Foundation to promote the values of sport, relationships and sustainability
On 26 October, in the splendid setting of the Palazzo della Gran Guardia in Verona, a conference organised by Panathlon International was held as part of RelazionEXPO, the European event dedicated to relationships as a driver of change, promoted by the Fondazione Relazionésimo ETS.
The meeting represented an important opportunity for discussion between the worlds of sport, communication, social issues and the environment, thanks to the collaboration with FICTS, Hikikomori Italia Genitori ONLUS and One Ocean Foundation.
After institutional greetings from Giuseppe Castaman, Director of the Relazionésimo ETS Foundation, and Dino Ponchio, President of CONI Veneto, the President of FICTS, Franco Ascani, presented the “SPORT MOVIES & TV 2025” Festival.
This was followed by Panathlon International President Giorgio Chinellato, who illustrated the movement's mission and values, emphasising the central role of sport as a tool for personal growth, inclusion and dialogue.
Alberto Bortolotti (Vice-President of Panathlon Club Bologna), Alessandra Rutili (Past-President of Panathlon Club Verona) and Antonella Salemi (teacher and mental coach) explored the theme ‘How the communication of the Olympic Games has changed’ and the transmission of Olympic values to young people.
Elena Carolei, President of Hikikomori Italia Genitori ONLUS, shared the experiences of families affected by the phenomenon of youth social withdrawal, emphasising the importance of sport as an opportunity for reconnection and rebirth.
On the environmental side, Riccardo Bonadeo, President of the One Ocean Foundation, together with Panathlete Marta De Manincor (Panathlon Club Mestre), presented the Charta Smeralda, a code of ethics for the protection of the seas and environmental sustainability.
To conclude the meeting, Valentina Marchei, Head of the Ambassador Programme of the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation, shared her vision for the upcoming Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, based on inclusion, respect and team spirit.
The conference confirmed Panathlon International's commitment to promoting the ethical values of sport as a tool for building relationships, integration and responsibility towards society and the planet.