On Monday 15 November 2021 took place the final event of the Erasmus -plus project EPOSM ("Evidence-based Prevention Of Sporting-related Match-fixing") coordinated by the University of Ghent (B).
Panathlon International, partner of the project (developed by the PI Representation in Belgium) organized with the collaboration of the PI Representation in Lausanne, the panel discussion moderated by Vangelis Alexandrakis (IOC) at the Maison du Sport followed by the Symposium at the University (UNIL) where data collected on different types of match-fixing collected in Belgium, Croatia, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and the United Kingdom were presented. People connected to sport participated in an online survey that focused on current and former athletes, coaches, board members, referees and other people involved in different sports disciplines (including football, tennis, basketball, hockey, handball and cricket) who responded anonymously to questions about match-fixing. Very interesting data emerged that involved partners from all over Europe, representatives of international and sports associations (UEFA), as well as some Sports Ministers in a very interesting debate. The results of the research, reflections and conclusions will be published.
An initiative that allowed Panathlon International to underline the importance of its action in promoting ethical behaviour in youth education, also as a prevention against match-fixing.
At the office of Panathlon International at the Maison du Sport in Lausanne, on 16 November 2021, the Working Group of the PI Representation in Lausanne was constituted and held its first meeting.
The Group at the moment (as decided by the IB) is constituted by PI President Pierre Zappelli, PI Secretary General Simona Callo, the President of the District CH-FL Bernhard Segesser, the President of the Club Lausanne Philippe Cottet, the Secretary of the International Archery Federation (absent at this meeting) and the Secretary of the Representation, Melody Exhenry. IB Member Patrick Van Camphenout, the President of the District Belgium Paul Standard and Prof. Yves Vanden Aweele, former member of the PI Cultural Commission, participated in the meeting, as they were present in Lausanne for EPOSM.
They gave their experience on the activities carried out by the PI Representation in Belgium. Peter Wüthrich, member of the CH+ FL District Council, was also present. Among the various hypotheses discussed, the idea was to develop a tool, to be distributed to clubs, to facilitate their intervention in schools and spread our values among children/youth, thus contributing to their formative education.
It was then discussed on the possibility of studying a project that sees the establishment of an 'ethics commission' as also suggested in the final document of the meeting of the District Presidents Committee, which can become a point of reference not only for Panathlon International.
On these bases the next meeting has been programmed, during which it will be discussed also about the date to officially inaugurate the PI Representation in Lausanne.
29 ottobre 2021
Presso la Sede del PI a Villa Queirolo hanno avuto inizio i lavori del Consiglio Internazionale
The work of the International Board began at 9:30 a.m. at the PI headquarters in Villa Queirolo.
French Delegation visiting Lausanne Representation
On Thursday, August 26 a delegation comprising the Vice-president of District France Bruno Catelin and the General Secretary Marc Rozenblat was welcomed in Lausanne by the International President Pierre Zappelli, the President of Club Lausanne Philippe Cottet and some members of the Club, and by the Secretary of Lausanne Representation Melody Exhenry to discuss about the new opportunities of the District.
The programme of the meeting was enriched by the visit to the Olympic Museum.
World Fair Play Awards 2020
With great satisfaction, the Panathlon Family welcomes the distinctions awarded by the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) to the nominees submitted by Panathlon International:
• “Jean Borotra Career ” Diploma
Alessandro Palazzotti (Roma, Area 14) - Alfredo Ambrosetti and Lella Ambrosetti (Varese, Area 02) - Félix Sienra Castellanos (District Uruguay) - Gianfranco Vitali (Ferrara, Area 05)
• “Pierre de Coubertin ACT” Diploma
David Livramento (Lisbon) - Uruguayan Wheelchair Tennis Player (Buenos Aires)
• “Willi Daume - Promotion” Trophy
Maxime Mbandà (Area 05)
• “Willi Daume - Promotion” Diploma
Francesco Franceschetti (Bononia, Area 05) - Testi Family (Ferrara, Area 05) - Stefano Bizzozi (Mestre, Area 01)
• “Jacques Rogge - Youth” – Letter of Congratulations
Maria Laura Pederzini (Ferrara, Area 05)
Thanks to the mobilization of Clubs, Areas and Districts the 12th June 2021 has become a worldwide celebration. Many have been the initiatives and for this we thank all the actors.
The PI General Secretariat has collected in this video (in original language and in English) the images received and those found on the web. We apologise in advance if some clubs will not be found, but the search was not easy.
In case we will be happy to include your photos by sending them to (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!).
I would also like to inform you that on Saturday 30 October the 70th Anniversary will be celebrated at the International Headquarters in Rapallo: I hope you will be able to participate in large numbers! More information will follow.
In the meantime, enjoy the video and have a good summer!
Simona Callo
PI General Secretary
Panathlon International - 70 Jahre Ethik im Sport
Am 12. Juni 1951 gründete Mario Viali in Venedig zusammen mit einer kleinen Gruppe erleuchteter, visionärer, den Sport und den Frieden liebender Freunde Panathlon, der eingangs den venezianischen Namen Disnar Sport erhielt, der die mit Sport verbundene Gemeinschaftlichkeit heraufbeschwört.
Später wurde unser Motto "ludis jungit" hinzugefügt, das die Idee äußert, dass wir durch Sport und für den Sport vereint sind.
Panathlon entwickelte sich rasch zunächst in seinem Ursprungsland, dann in der nahen Schweiz, daraufhin in weiteren europäischen Ländern und seit 1967 im amerikanischen Kontinent, womit er in der Tat international wurde.
Heute sind wir in vier Kontinenten mit 263 Clubs in 27 Ländern und 8786 Panathleten tätig, welche die von unseren Gründungsvätern ausgesprochenen Ideale fortbestehen lassen.
Diese Ideale führen zur Förderung eines fairen Sports, eines Sports, der sich an den Pierre de Coubertin am Herzen liegenden ethischen Prinzipien inspiriert, und zur Zugangshilfe für jeden im Sport, ohne Unterschied des Alters, der Rasse, des Geschlechts oder der körperlichen und geistigen Fähigkeiten.
Unsere Bemühungen, die Jugendlichen sowohl durch Beispiele als auch durch Lehren zu erziehen, die Fair-Play-Prinzipien zu verbreiten und ein ethisches Bewusstsein im Sport zu wecken, liessen uns die Anerkennung des IOC gewinnen, das uns 1982 in die Olympische Familie aufnahm.
Der immer forciertere Leistungssport, die harte wirtschaftliche und finanzielle Herausforderung, die vom Doping verursachten körperlichen und moralischen Verwüstungen, die kriminellen Verbrechen durch das Phänomen des Match-fixing und die Korruption machen die aktive, wachsame Gegenwart von Organisationen unumgänglich, deren Mission die Förderung der ethischen und moralischen Werte bildet.
Panathlon International besitzt den Ehrgeiz, diese Rolle in der Welt des Sports gemäss seinen Möglichkeiten bestens wahrzunehmen.
Seit 70 Jahren sind wir mit unseren Charten, unseren internationalen Projekten und natürlich der Tätigkeit unserer Clubs allerorts präsent.
Wo auch immer unsere durch dasselbe Ideal verbundenen Clubs Treffen, Forschung und Seminare organisieren, den im Sport und in der Schule glänzenden Jugendlichen Preise und Stipendien verleihen, fördern sie Werte wie Gleichberechtigung und Fairness.
Panathlon International wird immer grösser und geniesst einen immer stärkeren Einfluss in aller Welt. Seine Rolle wird von den Sportorganisationen und den öffentlichen Stellen, die an der Förderung der Gesundheit durch Sport interessiert sind, immer weitgreifender anerkannt.
Obwohl wir im Sitz unserer Bewegung in Rapallo verwurzelt sind, werden wir dank auch unserer Vertretungen und Büros in der Schweiz in der Hauptstadt des Sports Lausanne und in Belgien in Brüssel bei den europäischen Institutionen immer globalisierter.
Dieser 12. Juni 2021 fällt mit dem beginnenden Ausklang einer Gesundheitskrise zusammen, die verheerende Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit und die Wirtschaft gezeigt hat. Die virtuellen Treffen haben es uns gewährt, unsere Arbeit weiterzuführen. Sie ersetzen die Treffen in Präsenz nicht vollständig. Panathlon bedeutet nämlich auch Freundschaft, gegenseitiges, einem Lächeln entspringendes Verständnis, ein Zuzwinkern, eine Umarmung.
Mit den stärksten Motivationen feiern wir stolz 70 Jahre intensive Tätigkeit für die Verbreitung der Sportwerte und ihres Beitrags zum Frieden und zum Verständnis unter den Völkern.
Der Internationale Präsident
Pierre Zappelli
Photo Contest - Panathlon International
Sport and COVID19-pandemic
We propose a photographic excursus of the absolute winners in the colour and black and white categories, of the web winners and of the finalists who participated in the first edition of the "Sport and COVID19-pandemic" contest.
The Absolute Winners of the “1st Photographic Competition Panathlon International Sport and COVID19 – pandemic” have been designated.
The 1st Panathlon International Sport and COVID19 - pandemic Photographic Competition has ended.
The absolute winners respectively in the categories colors and black and white are:
Sofia Cadonna from Trento with the following motivation "in its essentiality, a rhythmic gymnastics ribbon and a surgical mask worn as a slipper, makes us understand that, despite the Covid has caged the world and distorted the way of doing sport, we must always find the strength to go on. One notices a nice taut leg, without giving in, therefore ready for the "battle" and
Cristiano Pugno from Rapallo with the following motivation "for the spontaneity of the coach's gesture but also for the great sadness that emanates with his attitude almost of resignation towards the slavery of the mask and rubber gloves".
They will receive a Smartphone and a diploma certifying their victory. All Panathlon International congratulates the two winners.
Dear friends
it's our sad duty to inform you that Past-Treasurer and International Board Member of PI René Hefti has left us after a long illness.
President of the Club of Chur and Umbgebung from 2004 to 2008
International Treasurer from 2004 to 2016
International Board Member from 2012 to 2016.
We remember his always polite manners, his humanity, his ability to put himself at the service of others, his competence and friendship.
He loved Panathlon, sport and its values that he put into practice in his private and professional life. He leaves an indelible void in the life of the Association and in those who had the good fortune to know him.
To the family and to the Club the most heartfelt condolences from the whole panathletic family and the feelings of our closeness and friendship.
