"The pandemic has accentuated the trend towards a sedentary lifestyle and young people are in danger of getting used to the idea that they can live without sport.
I am so pleased that four countries that are geographically close but have different cultures have decided to discuss such an important issue and to collaborate in the search for remedies to spread the practice of sport".
With these words the President of Panathlon International, Pierre Zappelli, opened the virtual round table entitled "Youth physical and sports activity in sports associations during the pandemic: methods and experiences of Austria, Croatia, Italy and Slovenia in comparison".
District Mexico - Myths and realities of the National Olympics in Mexico 1996-2019
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On 14 April 2021, a conference entitled "Myths and realities of the National Olympics in Mexico 1996-2019" was held by LEF. Jorge R. Bermejo El Villar.
Within this presentation, Mexico's achievements in the Olympic Games were exposed.
Wallonie Bruxelles
- Activities in March
- PLAY 4 PEACE Forum
In the framework of FORUM PLAY 4 PEACE (member association of Panathlon Wallonie Bruxelles) the Club organizes four conferences.
WORLD FAIR PLAY DAY
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WORLD FAIR PLAY DAY
The first adhesions from clubs, areas and Districts have arrived after the invitation to sign the Fair Play Manifesto.
The adherents have been collected on the WFPD website that lists all those who have signed and shared the document that establishes, among other things, September 7 as World Fair Play Day.
Here is the link to the site https://worldfairplayday.org/manifesto-4/
We invite those who have not yet signed the Manifesto to do so and send it to the PI General Secretariat (info@panathlon.net).
Friendship does not stop in front of Covid Twinning Panathlon Club Chioggia - Panathlon Club Mexico City
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Friendship does not stop in front of Covid
Twinning Panathlon Club Chioggia - Panathlon Club Mexico City
The next 1st April in the presence of the International President Pierre Zappelli will be sealed on web platform the agreement between two clubs physically distant, but close in intentions and friendship.
The Clubs of Chioggia and Mexico City will thus celebrate their twinning.
For the occasion will be present not only the Bishop of Chioggia, honorary member of the club, Monsignor Adriano Tessarolo, but also the Italian ambassador in Mexico.
A moment of celebration and sharing to be repeated physically as soon as the situation permits.
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"World Fair Play Day "
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September 7th is the "World Fair Play Day", a sports initiative targeted to promote fair play and ethical values in sport. On this date every year, all sportspersons are invited to spotlight fair play-related initiatives, projects and achievements.
Rounding off seven years of nation-wide efforts deployed by Panathlon Wallonie-Bruxelles, the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP), the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) and Panathlon International have teamed to celebrate fair play every year on the same date, i.e. 7 September.
UNESCO initiates the “Quality Physical Education” programme
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UNESCO initiates the “Quality Physical Education” programme
UNESCO has released two new publications, i.e. the Quality Physical Education policy package and a toolkit targeted to inclusive physical education.
These publications aim to bolster governments in developing physical education policies to support children in acquiring key physical, social and emotional skills.
The need for inclusive development of Quality Physical Education policies
This document outlines the importance and potential benefits of quality physical education. Furthermore, it shows the positive outcomes which may prove useful to shore up the post-pandemic recovery efforts. It includes a set of practical recommendations for public and private players within the sport-education ecosystem and lists the resources available to implement such recommendations.
Download the paper (Making the case for inclusive quality physical education policy development: a policy brief - UNESCO Digital Library)
How to influence development of Quality Physical Education policy: a toolkit to support young people
This toolkit is aimed to help young people and youth organisations to assist in the development of policies targeted to quality physical education, providing general guidelines on how to design a support campaign.
For more information and additional resources, visit the project site Promoting Quality Physical Education Policy (unesco.org)
A new Club joins the Family of Panathlon
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A new Club joins the Family of Panathlon.
Founded the 482nd Club of Panathlon International: Cosenza "Terra dei Brettii e degli Enotri"!
Despite the difficult period, the desire to be at the service of society and to spread the values of ethics in sport, has not stopped. This is demonstrated by this new reality born in an ancient territory and rich in sporting traditions, Cosenza, which joins the other 10 Clubs in Area 08 – Puglia, Calabria and Basilicata.
Congratulations to the new President Vincenzo Perri, to the Board of Directors, to the members and to all those who have worked hard for the birth of this new club, and good luck!
European Charter of Sport and Human Rights in Sport: resolutions adopted at the Conference of Ministers
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European Charter of Sport and Human Rights in Sport: resolutions adopted at the Conference of Ministers
Panathlon International participated in the 16th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport of the Council of Europe, organized in different sessions by videoconference.
On 11 February 2021, two resolutions were adopted on:
1) A European approach to sports policies: the revision of the European Charter for Sport.
Ministers stressed that the revised text should facilitate access to sport at all social levels, allowing investment in infrastructure for the practice of physical activity at the grassroots level, both inside and outside of school environments. They also encouraged member States to develop national sport strategies, as well as to exchange best practices and experiences.
2) Human Rights in Sport
Considering the importance of a human rights-based approach in addressing issues related to the integrity of sport, such as safety during sporting events, combating doping, and manipulation of sporting competitions, Ministers encouraged Member States to further improve the protection and promotion of human rights in this field, as well as to promote sport and its many social and individual benefits to strengthen society's resilience to global crises.
The full documentation can be viewed at the following link
Panathlon Antwerp & PCU Antwerp Sports Personalities
This year, the award ceremony of the Panathlon Antwerp & PCU Antwerp Sports Personalities will be held online. The Honorary Rector Francis baron Van Loon Award, will be handed out to one of the three nominated elite athletes who study at the University of Antwerp:
– Laura Luyten (equestrianism, dressage)
– Lien Meeuwssen (judo, -70kg)
– Steven Pattyn (cycling, road)
Find out on 16 February in the Facebook event who will be awarded as @UAntwerpen top sports student of the year 2020.
