Amid the hatred, sport becomes more vital than ever

Amid the hatred, sport becomes more vital than ever

A week ago, the world woke up with devastating news: a deadly explosion in Belgium left 35 people dead and 270 wounded. Three days later 32 people, among them many young boys, were victims of a suicide attack during a trophy ceremony after a football tournament in...
Amid the hatred, sport becomes more vital than ever

The White Card – A Symbol for Peace and the Future

Sport likes symbols. They are firmly anchored in its history: the Olympic rings; the Olympic flame; the crystal globe; the golden ball. They are all part of the legend. They carry inherent values and have survived the wear of time, resisted changing trends and...
Amid the hatred, sport becomes more vital than ever

Sport is a Refuge for Arash Arian

Thomas Bach made the announcement at the beginning of March: a team of refugees will participate in the Rio Games in August 2016, made up of between 5 and 10 athletes. They will compete under the Olympic flag, be housed in the village, and the IOC will provide them...
Amid the hatred, sport becomes more vital than ever

Novak Djokovic, the Art of Good Timing

Novak Djokovic is a Champion for Peace. The Serbian tennis player joined Peace and Sport in April 2011 and, with conviction, commitment and humility, became part of a group of ambassadors that now proudly counts over 80 members. He is profoundly invested in our cause...
Amid the hatred, sport becomes more vital than ever

A Legacy for the City and for Peace

The Olympic race has started in earnest for the four bidding cities for the 2024 summer Olympics. Budapest, Los Angeles, Paris and Rome presented their initial candidate files to the IOC on Wednesday 17 February. This entailed submitting a sixty-page document in which...
Sport and post-conflict reconstruction in Colombia

Sport and post-conflict reconstruction in Colombia

In Colombia, throughout the territory, the dynamics of armed conflict have affected communities in all their dimensions, destroying social links, trust, integration and respect for others. The cycle of violence has mainly affected children and adolescents who for...