Panathlon International's action to defend and disseminate the

positive values of sport

by Maurizio Monego

Panathlon International (P.I.)Panathlon International (P.I.)

P.I. is a free association of Clubs non-govermental, non-profit, non-denominational and non-partisan, without distinction of gender

and racial origin.

AimsAims

Panthlon’s purpose is to uphold the sporting ideal and its moral and cultural values as a means towards the development and advancement of the individual and to promote solidarity between men and peoples.

Panathletes:

Educational value of sportEducational value of sport

believe in the educational value of sport, when this is not founded on the pursuit of success at all costs

undertake to fight against doping, violence and racism

promote friendship, respect, solidarity and fair play

BackgroundBackground

The Panathlon Clubs operate on the field, implementing the principles and doctrine stemming from the Olympism and from research in the various sports-related domains.

Educating proposalsEducating proposals

The educational action developed by P.I. through its Clubs is substantially non-formal and informal.

P.I. operates essentially :– highligthing exemplary actions and good practices– communicating through its website www.panathlon.net

– sportsmen and stakeholders training.

ActivityActivity

To reach young people, every Panathlon Club develops independent actions that are diversified depending on countries, their cultures and their institutions, by taking advantage of the opportunities allowed by local institutions and offered by the communities.

A few actionsA few actions

Activities in schools of all levels (mainly town based). It includes:

– meetings with school classes to discuss topics agreed with the teachers

– meetings with students of the faculties of physical education and sports …

Kaique De Pula Amorim

(Panam. Escola de Arte e Design, São Paulo – Brazil)

- Promotion of the International Graphic Arts Competition organized and managed by P.I. and its cultural Foundation “Domenico Chiesa”

Panathlon Club Wallonie Bruxelles

Concurso National de Desenho do Distrito Brasil

P.I. Club Wallonie Bruxelles

P.I. Club Venice: Panathliadi 2015

Fair Play Chart reading

- Sport-play events

“One hour for the disabled”

Panathlon Declaration on Panathlon Declaration on Ethics in Youth SportEthics in Youth Sport

Public endorsement by sporting clubs or organizations and institutions:

– implementation– pre- and post-monitoring

DeclarationDeclaration

The Declaration expresses Panathlon's and the signatories' commitment to establish and comply with clear behaviour rules to promote the positive values of youth sport

It involves monitoring the sports clubs operating in the field and making sure that they comply with the ethical principles set forth therein

Charter for sporting rights of the young

All children have the right :• to practise sports• to enjoy themselves and to play• to live in a healthy environment• to be treated with dignity• to be trained and coached by competent people• to take part in training that is adapted to their age, individual rhythm and competence• to match themselves against children of the same level in a suitable competition• to practise sport in safe conditions• to rest• to have the opportunity to become a champion, or not to be a champion

All children have the right :• to practise sports• to enjoy themselves and to play• to live in a healthy environment• to be treated with dignity• to be trained and coached by competent people• to take part in training that is adapted to their age, individual rhythm and competence• to match themselves against children of the same level in a suitable competition• to practise sport in safe conditions• to rest• to have the opportunity to become a champion, or not to be a champion

Fair Play AwardsFair Play Awards

Fair Play Day: awards for gestures, promotion, career

– Monitoring– Selection– Motivation

"Local Televisions Fair Play" Or when Televesdre and RTC Tele Liege join forces with the Panathlon Wallonie-Brussels to

promote the best values of sport.

Inconspicuous gestures, which can however be clearly identified as genuine fair play acts, have a positive impact on young people who may personally know the protagonist of the act or more easily identify with such a person of the same age group

Peer education

Megan Vogel (17) helps a competitor during a track and field student championship (Ohaio – U.S.A.)

Fair Play AwardsFair Play Awards

Trophees on the field

Retraining sport technicians Retraining sport technicians and managersand managers

Lectures in courses organized by:- Regional Olympic Committees - Sports clubs- Municipal Administrations

ConclusionConclusionP.I. will not save the world, nor will it save

sport in general; however, its women and men are committed to giving their small contribution to improve these domains, being convinced that it is through sport, properly understood, that one may cultivate and practice what Aristotle used to call ‘virtues’, that is the core values of our humanity.

Thank you for your kind attention.Thank you for your kind attention.