The seventh edition of the Peace and Sport International Forum, to be held from 6-8 November 2013 in the Principality of Monaco, will bring together key players and opinion leaders from the worlds of peace and sport to discuss important issues surrounding the use of sport as an investment for society. The aim of the Forum is to encourage interaction and analysis of sporting practices in order to provide clear answers for the decision-makers of today and tomorrow.

With the many high-profile figures, experts and leaders in attendance who will share their vision and their conviction, and through the different debates, workshops and encounters between all of these participants, this seventh edition promises to identify key drivers of commitment and economic models that will contribute to the sustainability of peace-building action in our society.

To find out more, take a look at the provisional event program by clicking here.

Register for the International Forum and take part in the many debates, official ceremonies and a host of other activities, by clicking here.

World poker champion and committed Champion for Peace, Bertrand Grospellier, a.k.a. ElkY, has once again shown his dedication to the peace through sport movement. At the end of July 2013 he travelled with Peace and Sport to Timor to visit the youth centre that he had personally chosen to support and for which he had organized, in collaboration with PokerStars.fr, a one-off tournament to support Peace and Sport, which raised more than 5,000 euros.

Peace and Sport, official partner of the “Day of Legends”



This year Peace and Sport was honoured to be chosen as an official partner for the Day of Legends, an event organized by FIFPro, the International Federation of Professional Footballers. This annual gathering brings together footballing legends to compete in a discipline that is very different to their own: golf!

During the recent 2013 World Athletics Championships in Moscow, we caught up with the two running legends and Champions for Peace and asked them to explain what it means for them to contribute to peace through sport.

What does it mean to you both to run for a cause?
Paula: I think it’s vital to always run with a goal and a purpose in mind. Giving something back to an organization that brings about real change is a huge driving factor for me.
Wilson: Running for a good cause means a great deal to me; for example very year in Denmark I run for an organization that fights Parkinson’s disease. I get a lot out of helping others and if I can achieve that goal through sport, then so much the better.

How can you explain your engagement with Peace and Sport?
Paula: I think sport has a number of very powerful values. It can unite people, help set aside differences and promote peace, community spirit and understanding. I believe this is what Peace and Sport sets out to achieve.
Wilson: I couldn’t agree more. For me it was clear, from having seen Peace and Sport’s actions around the world, that there was a real opportunity for me to get on board and give something back to society through sport. Sport can have a true positive impact on communities and it is good investment for countries, young people and societies in general.

Do you think your actions with Peace and Sport can have a lasting impact?
Wilson: I believe our actions for peace can transform people’s lives. Alongside Peace and Sport, I see sport as a powerful tool for individuals and for the community. Its core values can encourage people to respect others and give them a taste for competition and shared activities. Sport is educational for life.
Paula: Absolutely. I think that through Peace and Sport, we can bring changes that have long-term benefits and which, I am sure, make a big difference to a wide range of people.

“Disadvantaged people can see sport as an art; a fundamental freedom that lets them spread their wings and escape from the harsh reality of their daily lives. The main goal to achieve alongside the global organization Peace and Sport will therefore be to convince these kids that sport is a true vehicle for peace in society, and as Champions for Peace, we will dedicate time and effort to this cause!” 

Willy Kouyaté


“It’s such an honour to join the Champions for Peace family. Sport has given me a desire to help spark change, and through platforms such as Peace and Sport, we champions can collectively make sport the universal language to help future generations.” 

Kashif Siddiqi

“Because sport fosters, and indeed relies on, such values as respect for others, tolerance and fellowship, it necessarily leads to peace and helps us overcome the conflicts and barriers we come across. I am proud to represent the triumph of peace through sport!” 

Marc Raquil

Bruno Sroka has become the world’s first kitesurfer to make the crossing from France to Ireland. Starting at Aber Wrac'h in Finistère, Brittany on 19 July, the three-time world kitesurfing champion successfully reached Crosshaven in Cork harbour after 16 hours and 40 minutes of straight sailing. He travelled 240 nautical miles (444 km) before gliding his way over the finishing line. Well done Bruno!

His next goals are to cross the Mediterranean Sea in 2014 and the Atlantic Ocean in 2015 – watch this space!

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