Webinars organized by the PI Culture, Research, and Education Commission
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the 4th webinar organized by the PI CCRE took place on Monday, November 24.
After the opening by President Antonio Bramante, who moderated the meeting, PI President Giorgio Chinellato spoke to bring the official greetings of Panathlon International, thus starting the proceedings.
The theme of the webinar, “Teaching Fair Play in Schools: Challenges, Opportunities and Goals,” offered an interesting overview of the experience of the Panathlon Club Wallonie-Bruxelles.
The first speaker was Kole Gjeloshaj, President of the Club, who illustrated the important work carried out in the region, involving around 200 schools in the promotion of Fair Play. This was followed by Kathleen Monseu, General Coordinator of the Club, who elaborated on the various initiatives. The last speaker was François Poull, Panathlete and Head of the Physical Education Department at the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, as well as the creator of Poullball, a new inclusive sport suitable for everyone.
The International President emphasized the importance of these initiatives, which represent virtuous examples to be shared and potential models for other Clubs. He also recalled that PI is promoting the project “Fair Play starts again at school,” developed by Panathlete Prof. Lazzizzera.
Wednesday, November 26 - Panathlon International participated in the 3rd online workshop organized by IPACS-IOC, dedicated to the theme of gender equality in sport.
Dr. Alexandros Brousiakis, currently engaged in an internship at the Rapallo offices as part of a university Erasmus project, spoke on behalf of the General Secretariat.
The workshop opened with an overview of the Handbook on Governance in Sport developed by IPACS, a comprehensive guide that aims to strengthen governance standards based on transparency, accountability, and integrity, offering practical tools to support sports organizations in improving their practices. The program dedicated to promoting gender equality was also presented, aimed at increasing the participation of women in decision-making roles, ensuring equal opportunities at all levels, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable sporting environment.
Alexandros also took part in the discussion groups, emphasizing the importance of ensuring gender balance not only in representation but also in leadership positions.
A new challenge in Erasmus projects for Panathlon International
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The first meeting with the partners of the Erasmus+ YouLead project took place online on Thursday, November 27.
Seventeen young people participated in the virtual meeting to learn about the objectives of the new initiative on which the PI Secretariat is working together with Fabio Figueiras and Lorenzo d'Ilario.
The meeting provided valuable insights for defining the next steps and operating procedures. YouLead aims to strengthen the participation of young people in sports governance and to build a collaborative network between sports bodies, educational institutions, and youth groups in order to overcome the barriers that still limit the involvement of young people in decision-making processes. The goal is to promote skills, inclusion, equal opportunities, and more open and representative sports governance. This is an important first step on the path of an ambitious project full of potential.
50 Jahre Panathlon-Club Luzern
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Am 27. November 1975 von 18 sportbegeisterten Männern gegründet, feierte der Panathlon-Club Luzern am 27. November 2025 am Gründungsort im Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern mit über 90 Personen sein 50-jähriges Jubiläum. Heinz Schaller, der Präsident vom Panathlon-Club Luzern, konnte am Anlass unter anderen folgende Gäste begrüssen:
Giorgio Chinellato, Präsident Panathlon International,
Stefano Giulieri, Vizepräsident Panathlon International,
Peter Wüthrich, Präsident Panathlon Schweiz und Fürstentum Liechtenstein,
Pius Kaufmann, Nationalrat und Präsident der Sportförderkommission Kanton Luzern.
Giorgio Chinellato ehrte am Abend die drei Gründungsmitglieder Luigi Balestra (dessen Vater Demetrio Balestra im Gründungsjahr 1975 Präsident vom Panathlon International war), Edwin Rudolf und Robert Wälle zur 50 Jahre dauernden Mitgliedschaft im Panathlon-Club Luzern.
Anlässlich des Abends wurden Nina Christen, Olympiasiegerin im Kleinkaliber-Schiessen in Tokyo 2021, und Roman Röösli, Weltmeister 2023 und Olympiamedaillengewinner im Rudern in Paris 2024, mit grossem Applaus in den Panathlon-Club Luzern aufgenommen.
La Universidad Del Salvador entregó el 27 de noviembre en su sede los premios del Deporte, entregando al Panathlon el premio al FAir Play, basado en la tarea realizada difundiendo el juego limpio en los eventos deportivos interuniversitarios y colegiales. Recibieron el premio el Presidente del Distrito Jorge Minuto, La Presidente del Club Buenos Aires , Eva Szabo, la Vicepresidente del Club PBAZona Norte, Liliana Moreno, y los panathletas, Horario Monteira representante del Panathlon en el Comité Olímpico Argentino y Marta Fatone.
Estamos muy agradecidos por este reconocimiento
A REDESPP, Rede de Escolas com Formação Desportiva do Ensino Superior Politécnico Público, promoveu de 13 a 15 de novembro o 5.º Fórum do Desporto da REDESPP, realizado na Escola Superior de Desporto e Lazer do Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, em Melgaço. O evento reuniu profissionais, investigadores e estudantes numa reflexão conjunta sobre o futuro do desporto, da educação e dos processos de transformação social.
No dia 14 de novembro foi publicamente assinado o Protocolo de Colaboração PCL–REDESPP pelo Presidente do Panathlon Club de Lisboa, Mário Almeida, e pelo Presidente da REDESPP, Rui Mendes. O acordo tem como objetivo promover a produção de conhecimento, doutrina e boas práticas que, desenvolvidas no âmbito da educação e da investigação, possam contribuir para o fortalecimento do sistema desportivo nacional e dos seus principais agentes.
Em seguida, a Comissão Especializada para a Ética no Desporto organizou uma mesa-redonda sobre o tema “Os desafios da ética no desporto: investigação, formação e implementação”, que contou com a participação do Presidente Mário Almeida.
Are you ready for the European Winter Sports Week (EWWS) 2026?
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On 19 November, the international launch webinar for the initiative was held, attended by Barbara Aste on behalf of the General Secretariat, together with numerous representatives from across Europe.
It was an event full of ideas, practical information and inspiration for all clubs wishing to take part in this important project.
The European Winter Sports Week (EWWS) will take place from 1 to 8 February 2026 and will celebrate inclusive, sustainable and accessible winter sports experiences open to all.
We warmly invite all clubs to become part of the initiative!
You can organise your own snow-related event or any activity that promotes movement and physical activity, thus helping to spread the culture of winter sports.
When: 1–8 February 2026
What to do: Organise an event that promotes movement and snow sports.
How to participate:
Register your club and your event by filling in the registration form available on the official EWWS website:
https://wintersportweek.com/event-registration/
Registration deadline:
Hurry! Your event registration and membership form must be completed by 31 December at the latest.
Don't miss this opportunity to raise your club's profile at European level.
Join the EWWS 2026!
Panathlon International has granted its patronage to the report that will be presented during the World Congress of the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP), to be held in Hong Kong from 8 to 12 December 2025.
Dr Elisa Deponte, FIV instructor and psychoanalytic psychotherapist, will present a scientific poster dedicated to the prevention of psychological distress and the promotion of well-being in young sailors, based on the work ‘Child Psychoanalysis and Defence Mechanism Scale in a Sport Context’, developed together with Cova and Lodetti under the direction of Prof. Giovanni Lodetti, Panathlete of the Milan Club.
The research, supported by numerous sponsors including FIV, FIS, the University of Milan, Panathlon International and other sporting and scientific institutions, is part of a wider project dedicated to the psychological support of young sailing athletes.
Participation in the congress reinforces PI's commitment to promoting a youth sports culture that is attentive to mental health, in line with the principle: ‘Investing in the mental health of young athletes means investing in the future of sport.’
