On the occasion of the second edition of the European Youth & Sport Platform, held from June 5–7, 2025 in Munich, Germany, and organized by ENGSO Youth with the logistical support of German Sports Youth, 150 young people under the age of 35 from across Europe gathered to discuss key issues such as sport innovation, well-being, sustainability, and youth participation. Among them, representing Panathlon International, were Lorenzo D’Ilario and Giosuè Cuciniello, respectively the founding president and member of Panathlon Club Junior Roma.
Over the three days, participants took part in workshops, plenary sessions, sports activities, and an exhibition fair showcasing the work of leading European youth and sports organizations. A central focus of the event was the development of a series of recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders, which were consolidated into a unified document aimed at finding a balance between values and sports performance—assessing whether emerging innovations and trends in sport align with ethics and inclusion, and whether modern platforms and digital technologies have a positive impact on the well-being of young athletes.
“Panathlon International, as an international organization for the promotion and dissemination of sports ethics and culture officially recognized by the IOC, can and must play a key role in engaging new generations in sports decision-making processes and in promoting more inclusive sports governance across Europe. This is the message that, together with junior member Giosuè Cuciniello, I conveyed to the 150 young sports professionals gathered by ENGSO Youth in Munich,” said Lorenzo D’Ilario.
“As the founding president of the largest Panathlon Club Junior in Italy and worldwide,” D’Ilario continued, “I was proud to present the activities of ‘Planet Olympia: the values of sport told by champions’, our educational project aimed at dialogue and experience sharing between Olympic and Paralympic athletes and students in Rome. I also showcased our new branded water bottles, through which we proudly associate our logo with the promotion of environmental sustainability in sport.”
Echoing the sentiment, Giosuè Cuciniello added: “I am grateful to Panathlon International and ENGSO Youth for giving me the opportunity to connect with people, languages, and cultures united by a common goal: placing sport at the heart of social progress.”
“The reason why the five Olympic rings are interlaced,” Cuciniello went on, “is because of the synergy between extraordinary professionals who combine their efforts to support the sports movement in all its forms—from technological innovation to mental health, digital communication to environmental sustainability. It was a privilege to promote the work of Panathlon Club Junior Roma and share our scientific research and outreach activities on Olympic values at the European level.”
