by Peace and Sport | Aug 7, 2016 | Watch
The traditional Olympic Truce, the sacred historical pause when nations around the world observe a period of peace, has begun. From 5th to 21st August the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will create a window of opportunity to inspire and motivate the global community to act...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 31, 2016 | Watch
The eyes of the world will be focussed on Rio for the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad on Friday 5 August. Few may have noticed that on Friday 29 July, seven days before, the Olympic truce for the Rio Games came into effect. Even fewer may notice a...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 26, 2016 | News
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Launched in 2007, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has quickly become one of the biggest marathons of Africa. Supported by Elena Meyer, Champion for Peace and Olympic Medalist, and François Pienaar, captain of the Springboks, World Champion in...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 24, 2016 | Watch
“We can tackle Homelessness and football can show the way” were the opening words as the 2016 Homeless World Cup kicked of in Glasgow on the 10th of July. Small interventions can actually make a difference. The Idea for the Homeless World Cup was forged in...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 19, 2016 | News
The Champion for Peace sailor heads to Rio for the Olympic Truce to promote peace through sport. Guo Chuan, the Chinese sailor and Champion for Peace, left La Trinité sur Mer for a Trans-Atlantic voyage to promote Peace through Sport around the Olympic Truce....