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President Giorgio Chinellato and Panathlon International remember Alex Zanardi: a friend, a great man and an exemplary athlete.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

There was great enthusiasm and an extraordinary turnout for the Panathlon Clubs Projects Showcase: a total of 43 projects were presented by clubs from all over the world, providing concrete evidence of the vitality, passion and spirit of service that drive Panathlon International.

The initiative, conceived as a genuine showcase of Panathlon values – rather than a competition – exceeded all expectations, making it necessary to expand the exhibition space. This result highlights the quality and variety of the projects implemented to benefit local communities.

During the meeting on Friday 24 April, the Commission responsible for the project defined the next operational steps, launching the project analysis phase, organised by geographical area, which will lead to the final exhibition scheduled for June.

A warm and sincere thank you to all the participating Clubs: with their enthusiasm, dedication and commitment, they are making a decisive contribution to making this initiative one of the most significant moments in the celebrations for the 75th anniversary of Panathlon International.

La Ville de Namur devient partenaire du Panathlon Wallonie-Bruxelles, montrant ainsi son engagement pour plus de Fair-Play dans les milieux sportifs, scolaires et citoyens.

Comme l'évoque Charlotte Bazelaire, Bourgmestre faisant fonction :

« La Ville de Namur est fière d’annoncer son partenariat avec le Panathlon Wallonie-Bruxelles, une démarche qui s’inscrit pleinement dans notre engagement en faveur de valeurs humaines fortes, telles que le respect, l’éthique et le vivre-ensemble.

À Namur, nous croyons profondément que le sport est un formidable point de départ pour transmettre ces valeurs. Bien au-delà de la performance, il constitue un puissant vecteur d’éducation, d’inclusion et de cohésion sociale. Le fair-play, le respect des règles, l’esprit d’équipe et la solidarité sont autant de principes que nous défendons au quotidien.

Mais ces valeurs ne se limitent pas au seul cadre sportif. Elles ont vocation à irriguer l’ensemble de la société, qu’il s’agisse de la vie associative, de l’éducation, de la culture ou encore de la citoyenneté. C’est dans cette perspective que notre partenariat avec le Panathlon prend tout son sens.

Devenir partenaire du Panathlon, c’est affirmer notre volonté de promouvoir une culture éthique et respectueuse, accessible à toutes et à tous, où chacun peut s’épanouir dans un environnement sain et bienveillant.

Nous nous réjouissons de cette collaboration avec le Panathlon Wallonie-Bruxelles, qui nous permettra non seulement de renforcer ces valeurs dans le sport, mais aussi de les étendre à d’autres domaines de la vie collective, au bénéfice de toutes les Namuroises et de tous les Namurois.

Parce que ces valeurs sont universelles, faisons-en ensemble un modèle d’engagement et de respect pour aujourd’hui et pour demain. »

C’est avec un enthousiasme tout particulier que le Panathlon Wallonie-Bruxelles accueille la capitale de la Wallonie parmi ses partenaires, symbole fort pour notre mouvement.

The winners of the Henrique Nicolini Communication Award 2024/2025 have been officially announced, following the evaluation of the entries received by the General Secretariat within the deadlines set out in the Regulations.

The selection process was carried out by the Examination Committee, comprising Giacomo Santini (Head of the Communication Award), Luigi Innocenzi (Vice-President), Carlos De Leon (International Councillor), Andrea Sbardellati (member of the CRC) and Filippo Grassia (Head of Communication), which identified the most deserving projects in the three competition categories.

In the Print and Print Media category, the award went to Florence (Italy). In the Internet/Social Media category, the award went to Buenos Aires (Argentina), whilst in the TV and Radio category, the award was given to Wallonie-Brussels (Belgium).

The selected projects stood out for their quality, communicative effectiveness and ability to interpret the values of the Award, offering concrete examples of modern, incisive communication capable of generating impact.

Congratulations to the participating Clubs for their excellent work and for their contribution to the promotion of an increasingly effective and innovative culture of communication.

The awards ceremony will take place in Ghent on Saturday 6 June 2026, at the start of the Gala Dinner, and will provide an opportunity for people to come together and share in celebrating the achievements and the value of the best practices in the field of communication.

9 April 2026 - Panathlon International is preparing for a moment of great significance: the 23rd International Congress, to be held in Ghent (Belgium) from 4 to 7 June 2026, marking the 75th anniversary of the Association’s commitment to promoting ethics and values in sport.

The recent webinar offered a comprehensive preview of the Congress, highlighting its vision and structure. The event brought together representatives from all over the world, reinforcing Panathlon’s international dimension and its role within the Olympic Movement and the European institutional context.

The programme was designed to combine tradition and innovation.

The first day was dedicated to sports diplomacy, youth engagement and governance, exploring the role of sport as a tool for dialogue, inclusion and cooperation between cultures.

Particular attention was paid to young people, not only as participants but as future ambassadors of sporting values.

The second day addressed key issues such as integrity and good governance in sport, with contributions from international institutions, the academic world and industry experts. This reflects Panathlon International’s growing commitment to the global debate on transparency, ethics and accountability in sport.

Alongside the Congress, the Best Practices Exhibition was also launched, inviting Clubs and Districts to present their projects and their impact on the local community. The contributions gathered will be compiled into a digital handbook, creating a shared repository of experiences and best practices.

The Ghent Congress represents not only a celebration of 75 years of history, but above all a strategic opportunity to look to the future, strengthen international cooperation and reaffirm Panathlon International’s mission: to promote sport as a tool for education, ethics and social development.

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No próximo dia 17 de abril, o Panathlon Clube de Lisboa organiza uma sessão dedicada ao tema “Liderança Jovem no Desporto: Caminhos para uma Boa Governança”, na qual terei todo o prazer em participar. 

Será um momento de reflexão e partilha sobre o papel das novas gerações na liderança desportiva, a importância da ética, da transparência e da responsabilidade, bem como os desafios do acesso a cargos de decisão.

A sessão conta com a moderação de Jorge Martins Delgado, e com as intervenientes de painel Lucia Jeronimo, Ana Brites, Ana Teixeira e Rui Pinto.

Clube Recreativo Leões de Porto Salvo

19h30

Com transmissão em streaming

Sessão de livre acesso ao público

 Monday, April 13, a coordination meeting took place between the Project Coordinator, Panathlon International, and the University of Montenegro, which, Work Package (WP) Leader, is organising the next Transnational Project Meeting (TPM), to be held in Podgorica in June. The meeting focused on logistical arrangements, organisational planning, and key coordination aspects among partners.

The official agenda will be shared shortly with all consortium partners.

The YOULEAD Project is a 30-month initiative funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Programme. Coordinated by Panathlon International, the project aims to promote more inclusive, democratic, and gender-balanced leadership structures in sport organisations by empowering young people and strengthening their participation in governance and decision-making processes at local, national, and European levels.

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 Fue organizado por la  IWWF 2026 y celebrado del 1 al 5 de abril en el Lago Ahumada Esqui Náutico de Villa Dolores, Córdoba, Argentina. Fue la primera oportunidad en que se realizó un evento de esta importancia en Argentina en este deporte. 

Cien de los mejores jóvenes atletas del mundo, provenientes de 17 naciones, compitieron por los títulos en eslalon, figuras, salto y clasificación general. 

El Distrito Argentina del Panathlon International, estuvo presente con la participación de los panathletas Jorge Renosto, Ruben Fantini y Gabriela Noguera, representantes de los clubes Buenos Aires y PBA Zona Norte.

Durante el campeonato se exhibió la bandera del Panathlon International, explicándose los fundamentos del movimiento panathlético y los valores del deporte, promoviendo el juego limpio. 

Fue distinguido el equipo argentino que participó con la medalla del Juego Limpio por su compañerismo y amistad con todos los intervinientes extranjeros, a quienes demostraron su afecto y felicitación en todo momento, entregando las medallas a Delfina Renosto, medallista de bronce en figuras, Sara Gramática bronce en Slalom con  apenas 14 años, Bautista Ahumada plata en slalom y bronce en figuras, Isabel Besso, Oliva Ahumada, y Tomás Toyos la presidente de la Federación Argentina de Sky Náutico Sra. Sol Álvarez. Todos estos jóvenes  conformaron el equipo argentino logrando en la suma de puntos un extraordinario 7ª lugar en la clasificación mundial.

A su vez el presidente honorario de la Federación Argentina de Sky Náutico Dr. Jorge Daniel Renosto, con el acuerdo de los entrenadores nacionales y autoridades nacionales y extranjeras entregó el premio Fair Play al atleta paralímpico Mauricio Capart, por su dedicación y hermosa exhibición realizada en el evento sobre el deporte para personas con discapacidad, mostrando profesionalidad, fuerza de voluntad y enseñanza de vida.