We learn the sad news of the passing of our friend William Saad Abdulnur, former President of District Brazil, member of the Expansion Commission, President of the Club of Taubaté and currently past president of the Club of Taubaté.
He served as International Board Member in the years 2019-2020.
The family of Panathlon International offers its deepest condolences to the family and the entire District Brazil.
International Head-office
The General Secretariat will be working at the head-office for a reduced number of hours; the head-office opening hours will thus be:
9.00 - 14.00 CET
The staff will continue to perform their tasks partially at the office and partially from home – hence remotely – and will be available during the ordinary working hours to assist Panathlon members.
The staff may thus be contacted via e-mail at the usual addresses and by phone at the following numbers:
+39/0185/65295-6 – from 9 to 14 CET
+39 346 5714489 – from 9 to 17 CET
+39 346 228 2403 – from 9 to 15 CET
Thanks to all of you for your understanding.
ONLINE CONFERENCE - “Sideline”: Stop Trafficking of Young African Football Players
November 18, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions the event of November 18th at the siege of the Panathlon EU Antenna in Brussels will not take place as ‘classic’ fysical meeting but as webinar instead.
This webinar, organized by the antenna in Brussels in collaboration with the Intergroup Sport of the European Commission, is supported by 2 Members of the European Parliament and is about the tragical faith of young African Football players caused by the trafficking into Europe.
Registration and attending can be done by sending a message at: info@panathlon-international-brussels.eu
49th Elective General Meeting - Panathlon International - Meeting with Zoom -Saturday, October 17, 2020
Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 9.30 AM (Rome) will be held at the Theatre "La nuova Fenice" in Osimo (AN) the 49th Elective Meeting of Panathlon International.
The following reports will be discussed and voted: moral of the International Board, organizational of the General Secretary, economic-financial and patrimonial of the Treasurer for the two-year period 2018/2019 and the report of the Auditor’s Committee (A.C.).
In addition, the budget for the two-year period 2021/2022 will be presented and voted on, as well as the reasoned Proposal by the International Board with regard to the amount of social fees for the two years following the current one.
Afterwards, the following international offices will be elected: President, International Board, Auditor’s Committee (AC) and Constitution and Arbitration Board (CAB).
This is the first time that clubs belonging to countries/districts with restrictions due to the health emergency will be able to vote by postal voting.
To follow live the Meeting, please follow the instructions below:
Topic: PANATHLON International - Osimo-
Time: 17 Oct 2020 07:30 AM Rome
Enter the meeting with Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87320928011?pwd=S2RvamFReENLOGtib21BS1Byb1kxZz09
ID Meeting ID: 873 2092 8011
Passcode: 17102020
World Fair Play Day - 7 September 2020
In the heart of Brussels, the first World Fair Play Day was celebrated in the Gothic Hall of the City Hall.
Dearly organised by the Panathlon Club of Wallonie-Brussels, it was attended by the highest authorities of Belgium who enthusiastically greeted this day with the hope that it could become a world and media reference point for ethical actions and correct behaviour in sports competitions.
Present for Panathlon International was Secretary General Simona Callo, who greeted the bystanders.
"It is with great pleasure that I am here to represent President Pierre Zappelli and Panathlon International in this magnificent venue.
We are here to promote an event, I would say epoch-making, that marks the will of the three largest international organisations dealing with Fair Play, to give life to a World Day: from now on, September 7th will be a reference point for all athletes and not only, to recall, reaffirm and promote the values of ethics and Fair Play of which we are convinced supporters and proponents.
A will made even more peculiar by the health crisis of Covid-19 that has not stopped us and that sees us united here to start a new path, strengthen our collaborations and contribute, through the common language of Fair Play, to improve the society in which we live.
I am therefore pleased to present the speech that the President of Panathlon International has dedicated to this event.
Photogallery (Igor Pliner (Belgian Press photograph)
Here comes the World Fair Play Day – 7 September 2020
Thanks to the joint efforts of Panathlon International and of the World and European Fair Play organisations CIFP and EFPM, and on the initiative of Wallonie Bruxelles Panathlon Club, the first World Fair Play Day will be celebrated on Monday, 7 September 2020, at Salle Gothique, of the Brussels City Hall.
The event will be attended by the Presidents or representatives of PI, CIFP and EFPM who, in the presence of the highest civil and sports authorities from Brussels and Belgium, will sign the Manifesto whereby they will jointly undertake to carry out action and campaigns to promote Fair Play.
“Fair Play is the fundamental principle that inspires the behavior of the honest man in sport and in all circumstances of life. We welcome the World Day of Fair Play as an opportunity to highlight it.” Pierre Zappelli - Panathlon International.
EPAS - Consultation Webinar
Revision of the European Charter of Sport
International President Pierre Zappelli will take part on Monday 6 July in the consultation video conference on "The European sport charter on the ethical theme in sport" organised by EPAS.
The meeting of the next International Board will be held on Friday 26 June from 3.00 p.m. (Italian time) to 6.00 p.m. through internet.
On Saturday, June 13th, with the participation of President Pierre Zappelli, the IB Member for America José Pilar Sanchez, the presidents of the District Mexico, Uruguay, Peru, Brazil and Chile, Coco Samaniego, Edgardo Ettlin, Luis Moreno, Pedro Souza and Edmundo Gurovich, and the presidents of the Clubs of Buenos Aires, Mexico, Queretaro, Punta del Este, Maldonado, Guayaquil, Recife, the panathletes and students of the University of Mexico was held the meeting of the Panathlon America.
Speakers were Dr. Alicia Masoni de Morena, Vice President of the Argentine Olympic Committee, member of the IOC and Panam, and member of the Constitution and Arbitration Board of the Club Buenos Aires, who referred to the current and future scenario of Olympic athletes in Argentina. She added that quarantine was observed for 90 days, the mandatory social distance, the closure of activities, and therefore Olympic and non-Olympic athletes could not train, except in their homes and virtually with their coaches. Faced with the numerous presentations made by the President of the Olympic Committee Gerardo Werthein, and the qualified athletes for Tokyo, today was signed a decree of national government, in which in the first stage is allowed the training of qualified athletes, and in a second phase the training will open for those who can still be qualified. The whole protocol of safety, hygiene, transfer, and care is in the hands of the federations that must guarantee it to their athletes.
Our President, Pierre Zappelli, explained the details and plans for the International Assembly and the Congress in October.
The possible modalities of participation in the next General Assembly will be discussed during the International Board, scheduled for 26 June by videoconference.
As for the Congress, we might consider the opportunity, coordinated by the SCC, to follow this international event by videoconference. For example, give a weekly conference with this group alternating each country and with a theme to be developed by the District. Dates and expositions will be communicated from time to time.
June 8, 2020 - After two months of lockdown, the offices of the General Secretariat are gradually reopening, respecting the security measures still recommended for Covid-19. The staff will work partly in smart working and partly at headquarters at the following hours: 9:30a.m. - 1:30p.m., for a gradual return to normal.
To arrange visits to the International Headquarters please make an appointment
Here are the contact numbers:
0039 0185/ 65295 - 6
0039 346 5714489 * 0039 346 228 2403
