Panathlon International

On Tuesday 29 April, at 12 noon, the exhibition of the thirty best photographs from the 2025 Photo Contest, promoted by the Panathlon International “Domenico Chiesa” Foundation and the Reggio Emilia Municipal Sports Foundation, was inaugurated at UNIMORE in Reggio Emilia.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by the Councillor for Sport Stefania Bondavalli, the Director of the Sports Foundation Silvia Signorelli, the President of the Panathlon Club Reggio Emilia and Treasurer of the PI D.Chiesa Foundation, Enrico Prandi, and many panathletes from the club.

The exhibition, part of the OFF Circuit of European Photography 2025, is dedicated to the theme “Being twenty: the sport I live” and involved young photographers between the ages of 18 and 35. The initiative was a great success, offering an authentic glimpse into the world of sport as experienced by Generation Z.

The works on display come from six countries — Argentina, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Uruguay — and depict all kinds of sports, not just Olympic ones.

On Saturday 3 May, the award ceremony for the winners was held in Piazza del Giost in Reggio Emilia, in the presence of the President of Panathlon International, Giorgio Chinellato, and local authorities.

THE AWARDS

FIRST PRIZE to “Blades and trail running” by Ilaria Cariello (Italy), with the following motivation:

The shot speaks for itself. It is a testament to how people with disabilities can overcome any difficulty and find in sport a dimension of freedom to express their passion to the extreme, even for so-called able-bodied people. The perfect focus highlights the dynamism of the gesture in a race of great concentration, which only passion and constant training can make possible.

“Blades and trail running” by Ilaria Cariello also received the Panathlon Clubs Special Award, presented by representatives of the 260 Panathlon clubs operating in 31 countries.

SECOND PRIZE went to “Riflessi nella storia” (Reflections in History) by Fabio Piacenza with the following motivation:

The sense of tranquillity and freedom conveyed by the figures running lightly along the Tiber embankment at sunset evokes a journey through beauty, combining physical activity and the urban environment in a deeply meaningful way, which becomes art, assisted by skilful photographic technique.

THIRD PRIZE to ‘Defying the concret’ by Nico Bilinkis (Argentina) with the following motivation:

Born as a street sport, skateboarding made its debut at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and Paris as an “additional” sport and will be part of the ‘main’ sports at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. It is a sport much loved by young and very young people. The photograph shows a training session conducted with careful attention to technique in order to perform an aerial trick aimed at learning one of the figures that are part of the performances. The attention to detail defines the commitment and consistency that we recognise in every sport. 

Trois MENTIONS d'honneur ont été décernées à : Pietro Borra, Fabio Piacenza, Vittoria Sonego.

In the cover photo: the Councillor for Sport of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Stefania Bondavalli, cuts the ribbon, in the presence of the Director of the Sports Foundation of the Municipality of R.E. Silvia Signorelli, the President of the Panathlon Club Reggio Emilia Enrico Prandi and panathletes from the club.

We are delighted to announce the 2nd Webinar Series organised by the Culture, Research and Education Commission of Panathlon International.

Topic: Match fixing and betting integrity: The challenge of the 21st century, coordinator Fabio Figueiras (P)

The webinar will be held in Portuguese with automatic translation of subtitles on Zoom for all languages.

We invite PI members and anyone interested to participate in this interesting online meeting

Access with the QR code or 

https://bit.ly/webinar2pi

Free event ....

PI-Präsident Chinellato mit Alphornklängen empfangen

Giorgio Chinellato, Präsident von Panathlon International (PI), besuchte die Delegiertenversammlung des Schweizer Distrikts in Neuchâtel am Samstag, den 26.04.2025. Er wurde von Schweiz-Präsident Peter Wüthrich mit urchigen Alphorn-Klängen auf dem Neuenburger Hausberg Chaumont empfangen. 

Die Traktanden der Distriktversammlung wurden alle ohne Diskussionen im Schnellgang durchgearbeitet.

Ys. Bereits am Vorabend der Distriktversammlung hiess der Schweizer Präsident Peter Wüthrich seinen internationalen Kollegen mit typisch schweizerischen Alphornklängen herzlich willkommen. Auf dem Aussichtsturm des Neuenburger Hausbergs Chaumont spielte Wüthrich mit seinem Volks-Instrument dem Venezianer ein musikalisches Willkommen und zeigte ihm die landschaftlichen Schönheiten des Schweizer Distrikts.

Am Samstag wurde die Distriktversammlung mit der Begrüssung durch den Conseiller d’Etat Frédéric Mairy eröffnet. Er zog u.a. ein umfassendes Résumé zu den sportlichen Höhepunkten der Stadt Neuenburg und hiess die Delegierten von 20 Clubs willkommen. Alice Holzer, die für die WEURO 2025 der Frauen im Sommer für das Legacy-Projekt verantwortlich ist, brachte mit einem faktenreichen und empathischen Referat den internationalen wie nationalen Frauenfussball und das wichtigste Grossereignis dieses Sommers den Delegierten auf eine lockere und engagierte Art und Weise näher. Sie ist überzeugt, dass die WEURO in der Schweiz den Frauenfussball um Jahre nach vorne katapultieren wird. Folgende Ziele werden angestrebt: 

- Verdoppelung der Anzahl Spielerinnen im Breitensport

- Verdoppelung der Anzahl Konsumenten/innen an den Spielen der Elite-Ligen

- Stärkung des Einflusses von Frauen in den wichtigen Gremien

Präsident Peter Wüthrich eröffnete anschliessend den offiziellen Teil der Distriktversammlung und übergab das Wort an den höchsten Gast, an den PI Präsidenten Giorgio Chinellato: Dieser liess seine ersten Monate im Amt kurz Revue passieren und erklärte seine wichtigsten Ziele: 

- Fairplay in den Schulen fördern

- «One Ocean» – der Kampf für saubere Gewässer

- Stärkung der Kommunikation intern und extern – Panathlon-Bewegung bekannter machen

- Ethik im Sport vorantreiben

- Verhältnis zum IOC ausbauen und intensivieren

- Hikikomori-Projekt weiterverfolgen – Kampf gegen Einsamkeit von Jugendlichen

Zudem erklärte er die aktuellen Sparmassnahmen und machte auf die wichtige Online-Präsidienkonferenz vom 24. Mai 2025 aufmerksam, wo u.a. das neue Spar-Budget abgesegnet werden muss.

Jahresrechnung mit Gewinn

Die üblichen Distriktversammlungs-Traktanden wurden zügig durchgearbeitet und ohne grosse Diskussionen durch gewunken. Präsident Wüthrich zog eine positive Bilanz des Jahres 2024 mit seinem BIV-Raster: Begegnungen (monats-Anlässe der Clubs besuchen), Information (u.a. aktueller Newsletter) und Kontakt-Vermittlung. Er freute sich über die Präsenz von 20 Clubs, hofft aber immer noch, dass einmal alle 32 Clubs anwesend sein werden. Weniger Freude hatte er an den 3 Clubs, die unentschuldigt ferngeblieben sind. Erfreulich hingegen der Finanzabschluss des Jahres 2024. So konnte dank rigorosen Sparmassnahmen ein Gewinn von 3100.- CHF erwirtschaftet werden. 

Beim Jahresprogramm konnte bereits auf den ersten Anlass zurückgeschaut werden: Der Besuch an der Biathlon-WM auf der Lenzerheide war ein schöner Erfolg, wurde von zahlreichen Panathleten/innen besucht und zeigte einen spannenden Einblick hinter die Kulissen dieses Grossanlasses. Weiter stehen auf dem Programm: Die Sport-Talks vom Mo 05.05.2025 in Solothurn (Fussball WEURO) und Zofingen (Auf dem Weg an die Spitze) und die Vorstände-Konferenz in Muri-Gümligen (Fr 29.08.2025). Das Jahr wird dann am Mo, den 03.11.2025 mit dem traditionellen Sportforum in Solothurn abgeschlossen. 

Ein grosses Dankeschön geht ans Neuenburger Organisations-Team mit Diana Barbacci und Präsident Daniel de Martini an der Spitze, welche diese Distriktversammlung an einer wunderschönen Location am Lac de Neuchâtel vorbereiteten und zu einem Erlebnis werden liessen. 

Die nächste Distriktversammlung wird in einem Jahr in Luzern am 18. April 2026 stattfinden. 

Peter Wüthrich bei der Präsentation des Jahresprogramms.                    Präsident Peter Wüthrich empfing den Präsidenten von Panathlon International Giorgio Chinellato (2.v.r.), Diana Barbacci (OK Neuenburg, 3.v.r.), Chinellatos Ehefrau  (2.v.l.) und Hans Roth                                                                                                                                                      (Distriktvorstand) auf dem Berg Chaumont bei Neuenburg mit Alphornklängen.

46 disciplines sportives à découvrir gratuitement en famille

Les Panathlon Family Games®, manifestation phare de la région lausannoise, sont de retour les 17 et 18 mai 2025 ! Jeunes et moins jeunes pourront découvrir et tester 46 sports présentés et encadrés par des clubs. La 14e édition de l’événement populaire du Panathlon Club de Lausanne aura lieu aux Pyramides de Vidy, au Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin et à l’Espace Fair-play. Inscriptions gratuites, dans la limite des places disponibles le samedi.

La formule à succès sur deux journées différentes est reconduite pour la troisième fois depuis la création des Panathlon Family Games® en 2010. Le samedi 17 mai, de petits groupes d’enfants dès 8 ans bénéficieront d’initiations de 45 minutes, encadrés par des monitrices et moniteurs, sans la présence des parents. Le dimanche 18 mai, les expérimentations d’une trentaine de minutes auront lieu sous forme de portes ouvertes en famille, avec des enfants à partir de 6 ans.

Des sports inédits sont au programme à Vidy : l’art du maniement du Katana, la lutte suisse, le trial et le triathlon. L’athlétisme, la voile (bateaux et optimists) et le curling font leur retour. 46 disciplines, un nouveau record, seront présentées au bord du lac par les associations et clubs partenaires (38 sports le samedi, 42 le dimanche). Plus de la moitié des 4’300 sessions du samedi affichent déjà complet ! La participation reste totalement gratuite, en s’inscrivant jusqu’au 14 mai 2025 et dans la limite des places disponibles pour le samedi, sur le site internet www.family-games.ch.

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Una vez más, vivimos una jornada especial: Asamblea, Convivio, ingreso de un nuevo socio y reconocimientos.

Momentos como estos nos llenan de orgullo y alegría, porque reflejan el espíritu de nuestro club: compromiso, crecimiento y comunidad.

Es un placer ver cómo seguimos avanzando, sumando voluntades y fortaleciendo nuestros lazos.

Gracias a quienes lo hacen posible. ¡Que sigamos creciendo, siempre juntos!

Comisión Directiva Club Panathlon Maldonado Punta del Este

Fiera di Pordenone - Viale Treviso 1

8, 9, 10 May 2025 

Three days dedicated to inclusive sport, with the participation of experts, technicians, managers and over 200 athletes from 20 sports clubs from Austria, Croatia, Italy and Slovenia. Tournaments, exhibitions, round tables, presentations to understand how sport can overcome all barriers and unite people. 

Patroness of the event will be Paralympic gold medal athlete Giada Rossi.

The pavilion dedicated to sport will be officially inaugurated on Thursday 8 May at 1.45 p.m. The President of Panathlon International Giorgio Chinellato and the National President ANAOAI Novella Calligaris will bring the greetings, together with the representatives of the municipal administration and the Fair of Pordenone. There will be the patroness of the event, Giada Rossi, Paralympic gold medallist in Table Tennis in Paris, and the international delegations of Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. 

The conferences

Thursday, May 8, 2:00 PM: Disability without borders

Moderated by RAI journalist Filippo Grassia, representatives from Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, and Austria will be present:

Damir Bucic, Olympic waterpolo player and secretary of Istria Sportsmen; spokesperson for Italian Paralympic athletes Matteo Parenzan and a CIP representive; Michael Aussewinkler, President of Panathlon Club Klagenfurt, former governor of Carinthia and Minister of Health of the Austrian Republic; Damjan Lazar, President of the Slovenian Paralympic Committee.i 

BROCHURE

Panathlon International, through the President of the Commission for Culture, Research and Education, Antonio Carlos Bramante, has participated (online) in the Event related to the generation of knowledge, innovation and cooperation called "Collab Summit", which was held in the city of Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday 29 April. 

In addition to the "II Symposium on Innovation, Technology and International Cooperation", a round table was held to launch the "I Symposium on University Studies in Sport Sciences" in which Prof. Bramante participated by presenting Panathlon International as an organisation committed to ethics and fair play.

The event was also attended by Professor Wagner Gomes, newly elected President of the Panathlon Club of Rio de Janeiro.

A collaborative work on "Environmental intelligence: environment and sustainability in sport and physical activities / 1961-2025" has been presented at the event and will be launched at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), to be held in Belém (PA) / Brazil, in November 2025.

The PCU Games 2025 were officially opened yesterday during a welcoming ceremony hosted at the AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Antwerp. Delegates from universities across Europe and beyond gathered for a smooth and successful accreditation process, followed by a warm and festive welcome reception celebrating the start of the competitions.

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The whole Panathlon world joins in the pain and grief for the loss of a great Pope.

A man who, until the end, has dedicated his whole life to the weakest and oppressed with a special thought to children and young people.

In these days we will read many memories of his journeys, which were always focused on the political issues of the world, and his messages pronounced as a true Spiritual Guide to the world.

He was able to mark the history of his and our time.

All Panathletes, with an important presence in South American countries, are honoured and proud to have frequently found in his speeches and in his projects the same principles to which Panathlon International's work and action has always been committed. 

All this will be a stimulus and spur for us to continue with the many initiatives in favour of young people, helping their growth not only in sport but also culturally, of the most fragile, without forgetting the commitment to teach respect for the rules, Fair Play, as well as, for example, the battle for the cleanliness and protection of the waters and not just the seas.

And we must not forget the honour we were given with the invitation we received to participate in the Jubilee of Sportsmen in June.

Giorgio Chinellato International President

Panathlon International is pleased to announce the conclusion of the Photo Contest 2025, photographic competition dedicated to the theme "Being twenty: the sport I live". The initiative, addressed to young photographers between 18 and 35 years old, has successfully collected many adhesions, offering an authentic and passionate look on the sport lived by Generation Z.

The competition is an integral part of the OFF Circuit of European Photography XX, a prestigious international festival taking place in Reggio Emilia from 24 April to 8 June 2025. This year's theme, “Being twenty: the sport I live”, explores the hopes, challenges and contradictions of youth through the lens of emerging and established photographers.  

Two unmissable events: exhibition and award ceremony

The Photo Contest 2025 includes two separate events: 

- Exhibition opening: Monday 29 April at 12 noon, at the UNIMORE University Hall in Viale Antonio Allegri 9, Reggio Emilia. The exhibition, displaying the finalist photographs, will be open until 6 June.

- Award ceremony: Saturday 3 May at 8:30 pm, in Piazza Dal Popol Joust, Reggio Emilia. During the evening the winners of the competition will be announced and awarded prizes.

The event represents a unique opportunity to celebrate the creativity and commitment of young photographers in recounting sport as a life experience and personal growth.