by Peace and Sport | Aug 9, 2021 | Watch
The story of COP (Constructors of Peace) Colombia started when my son, Gerson Florez, became the spokeperson of children affected by antipersonnel mines. He was then internationally recognized for its advocacy role. After more than 50 years of internal armed conflict,...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 22, 2021 | News
Historically, the Olympic Games and the Olympic Village have fostered intercultural meetings, dialogue and peace. The Games make it possible to meet athletes from other cultures and to forge relationships on an equal footing. During the Games, equality becomes the...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 13, 2021 | Watch
I have personally experienced the power of sport and suffered the harmful effects of not practicing sport. I was 13 years old when my coach forbade me to play matches. As I had built all my childhood on the values of rugby, my world fell apart. I was then out of...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 7, 2021 | News
From 29th June to 3rd July, the World Rafting Federation held the World Rafting Championships in L’Argentière-La Bessée, France. Despite the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 250 athletes from all around the world had the opportunity to...
by Peace and Sport | Jul 6, 2021 | News
Samir Ait Said will carry the tricolor flag at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games, on July 23rd, alongside Clarisse Agbegnenou. Samir Ait Said succeeds other Champions for Peace such as Tony Estanguet, Laura Flessel and Marie-José Pérec. Samir Ait Said...