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Screening of ‘Speed Sisters’

Screening of ‘Speed Sisters’

For the second consecutive year, Peace and Sport sponsored the Prix du Documentaire (Documentary Prize) at the SPORTEL Awards evening, held in Monaco on Tuesday, 25 October. The jury, made up of Champions for Peace from the international organization Peace and Sport...

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Vote for 2016 Peace and Sport Champion of the Year

Vote for 2016 Peace and Sport Champion of the Year

Champion of the Year rewards an international athlete who has led a significant sport initiative towards peaceful change. The 2016 Champion of the Year will be revealed during the Peace and Sport Awards Gala, Thursday 24 November 2016. The nominees are: Maria...

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“Sport Worshops” – Day 4

“Sport Worshops” – Day 4

Wednesday, 26 October This morning they were 15 waiting to climb into the minibus, refreshed and eager to take part in the sports day. Three weeks earlier, there were 17 participants at the preparatory meeting. The good news is that the 2 absentees have started a...

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Champion for Peace Guo Chuan disappears at sea

Champion for Peace Guo Chuan disappears at sea

Champion for Peace Guo Chuan has sadly been lost at sea during his attempt to beat the world record for a one-man crossing of the Pacific. The Chinese sailor left San Francisco on 18 October with the goal of reaching Shanghai in less than 20 days. “Guo Chuan had...

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Friendship Games 2016

Friendship Games 2016

The 7th edition of the Friendship Games in the Great Lakes region of Africa took place from 14 – 16 October 2016, for the second time in Bugarama, Rwanda. These three days of trans-border sports events designed to promote peace brought together over 180 9-15...

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“Sport Worshops” – Day 3

“Sport Worshops” – Day 3

Wednesday, 19 October 2016 At 9am, we find our two groups rested and refreshed. The girls leave to go climbing in the Fontainebleau Forest and we follow the boys to the AéroKick Boxing Ring. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the changing room is noisy: everyone is...

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