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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. FOREWORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 .1 . Message from the President of the International Olympic Committee, Dr Jacques Rogge . . . . 3

1 .2 . Message from the Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Peace and Development, Wilfried Lemke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. PROGRAMME OF THE FORUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

3. SUMMARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 .1 . OPENING CEREMONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 .2 . Olympic Order Award Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 .3 . SESSION I Integrating and Mainstreaming Sport in Development and Peace – Moving from Communication to Organizational Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 .4 . SESSION II The Culture of Peace through Sport – Concrete Actions and Challenges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3 .5 . SESSION III Sport and Social Inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3 .6 . SESSION IV Sport and Social Development Legacies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 .7 . SESSION V Capitalizing on Partnerships and Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3 .8 . SESSION VI Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4. FINAL DECLARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

5. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Table of Contents3rd International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development

1. FOREWORDS

1.1. Message from the President of the International Olympic Committee, Dr Jacques Rogge

Today, sport is at work for peace and development in countries around the world .

That has happened thanks to increased collaboration and partnership between the entire sports movement and its stakeholders such as the UN agencies, UN member states, governments, institutions and individuals within and outside the sports world .

We have thus made significant progress in “Creating the Common Vision”, which was the theme of the third International Forum on Sport, Peace and Development .

There could not be a better place to host this Forum than the UN headquarters in New York, illustrating the strong bond between the IOC and the UN, which share the same philosophy and values . We also cannot forget the role of sport as an invaluable tool to assist in achieving the Millennium Development Goals as well as the post-2015 agenda .

Let me thank the UN Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for their strong support in the organisation .

I also wish to thank all the participants who, by adopting a declaration including a call for the creation of a “United Nations International Day of Sport”, showed their strong determination and commitment to placing sport at the service of humanity for the benefit of society as a whole .

However, much remains to be done to ensure that sport is used systematically and in a concerted manner . And as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his opening address: “By working as a team we can use the power of sport to build the peaceful, prosperous future we want .”

Thus let us continue to work together to tap into the full potential of sport .

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1.2. Message from the Special Adviser to the UN Secretary- General on Sport for Peace and Development, Wilfried Lemke

This edition of the International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development co-hosted by the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the United Nations (UN) in New York was our third and our most successful gathering to date .

I would like to thank all of those who were involved in organizing and presenting at this remarkable event . The Forum highlighted the close collaboration between the Olympic Movement, led by the IOC, and the UN . In less than five years, the Forum has evolved into a solid cooperation platform . It was a special honor to have UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and IOC President Jacques Rogge provide the opening addresses for the Forum . This is the latest testimony of our strong partnership and their dedication to promoting the use of sport as a tool to achieve common development and peace objectives . I was encouraged by the dialogue and discussions during the Forum this year, and it is heartening to know that we welcomed over 500 participants from all parts of the world, united by one common vision: sport has the power to foster social change .

During the Forum we heard examples from around the globe about the different ways in which Sport for Development and Peace can be realized . We learned about the importance of working with and for youth through sport programmes, especially in post-conflict areas and underprivileged communities . We received a deep insight into how to implement protection and safeguarding policies into sport and physical activity programmes . It is essential that we all, in good faith, can send our children and youth to enjoy sport, physical activity and play in safe and protected environments . We also learned that sport can have the power to unite nations and build bridges in areas of conflict . Further, we have seen a strong commitment of governments, International Sport Federations and NGOs to work together as partners to achieve the goals of Sport for All .

In closing, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Dr Jacques Rogge on his 12-year reign as IOC President . I thank him and the IOC for their continuous leadership, support and coope-ration in our field . I wish Dr Rogge all the best for the future and we, at the UN, already look forward to collaborating with the new IOC President .

I would like to thank all Forum participants for their great passion, knowledge and contributions . I look forward to the fourth UN-IOC Forum in two years’ time . In the meantime let us reflect on the insights gained during this edition, act on our declared commitments and goals, and strengthen our collaboration to make them a reality .

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Programme of the Forum


2. PROGRAMME OF THE FORUM

5 June 2013

OPENING SESSION

Master of Ceremony:

Mr Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal, Under-Secretary General for Communication and Public Information, United Nations

Keynote addresses

Mr Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General

Dr Jacques Rogge, IOC President

Olympic Order Award Ceremony

Introduction by Mr T . A . Ganda Sithole, IOC Director of International Cooperation and Development

Presentation of the Order to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon by IOC President Jacques Rogge

Short remarks by Mr Ban Ki-moon

Inauguration of a sport exhibition

SESSION I Integrating and Mainstreaming Sport in Development and Peace – Moving from Communication to Organizational Objectives

Moderator:

HE Ms Isabelle Picco, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the UN

Keynote addresses

HE Mr Jaime David Fernandez Mirabal, Minister of Sports, Government of the Dominican Republic

Mr Wilfried Lemke, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace

Dr Mario Pescante, Permanent Observer for the International Olympic Committee to the UN

Ms Marianna Muffy Davis, Paralympian and IPC Athlete Ambassador

Q&A session

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SESSION II The Culture of Peace through Sport – Concrete Actions and Challenges

Moderator:

HE Mr George Papandreou, Vice-President of the International Olympic Truce Foundation

Panel discussion

The Rt Honourable Hugh Robertson, Minister of State for Sport and Tourism, Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Ms Judy Cheng Hopkins, Assistant-Secretary-General for Peace Building Support, United Nations

Mr José Quiñones, President of the Peruvian National Olympic Committee

Q&A session

SESSION III Sport and Social Inclusion

Moderator:

Prof . Vicki Michaelis, Carmical Distinguished Professor in Sports Journalism and Society, University of Georgia, USA

Panel discussion

Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee

Ms Debbie Lye, International Development Director, UK Sport

Mr Thuso Jones, Coordinator of the Kimberly site, Grassroot Soccer, South Africa

Q&A session

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6 June 2013

SESSION IV Sport and Social Development Legacies

Moderator:

Mr Lawrence Probst III, President of the United States Olympic Committee

Panel discussion

HE Mr Aldo Rebelo, Minister for Sport, Federal Government of Brazil

HE Mr Ma Young Sam, Ambassador for Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea

Mr Patrick Chamunda, IOC Member and Board Member of the Zambia Olympic Youth Development Center

Q&A session

SESSION V Capitalising on Partnerships and Networking

Moderator:

HE Mr Khaled Khiari, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Tunisia to the UN

Panel discussion

Mr Alexander Zhukov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma, Russian Federation

Mr Marwan Jilani, Head of Delegation and Permanent Observer of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to the UN

Mr Amir Dossal, Chairman, Global Partnerships Forum

Ms Caitlin Morris, North America Executive Director of Access to Sport, NIKE Inc .

Q&A session

SESSION VI Next Steps

Moderator:

HE Ms Fanny Palli-Petralia, Vice-Chairperson of the International Olympic Truce Foundation

Presentation of the final declaration by the General Rapporteur, Ms Nicole Hoevertsz, Permanent Secretary to the Council of Ministers of Aruba and IOC Member

Adoption

Closing remarks

Dr Mario Pescante, Permanent Observer for the International Olympic Committee to the UN

Mr Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace

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Summaries


3. SUMMARIES

3.1. OPENING CEREMONY

Keynote addresses

Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations

The link between sport, peace and development had been growing substantially over the years, and had led the whole UN system to embrace sport as a valuable tool to achieve its objectives . Several UN programmes, funds and agencies were working with the IOC, the sports movement and famous athletes in this regard .

Mr Ban further paid tribute to Dr Rogge’s commitment to the Olympic ideals and the UN Charter principles . The joint visit they had made in 2012 to Zambia had further strengthened the close ties between the IOC and the UN . Peace, dignity, equality, justice and fairness were a common ground for action for both organisations . Among the projects visited, the Olympic Youth Development Centre was an important initiative as it not only provided access to sport but also served as an essential community resource for educating young people about healthy lifestyles, gender empowerment, life skills development and literacy promotion, giving them energy and a great sense of hope for their future . UNODSP Youth leadership camps had also been implemented with the same approach .

Likewise, sport was a meaningful tool to tackle gender equality and to promote a change of mentalities and the respect of human rights and integrity of girls and women world-wide . And sports personalities were role models who had a responsibility to stand against violence towards women and racism of any sort . The work of the IOC and the International Paralympic Committee in enabling of a safe and inclusive environment for people with disabilities was also commended .

He concluded in encouraging governments to increase their use of sport as a tool for social and economic development, and hoped that the forum would be useful for sharing best practices and ideas to move forward on this path .

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Dr Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee

Much progress had been made towards creating a common vision in the field of sport, development and peace since the first forum in 2009 . Collaboration had increased among a wide range of partners from the Olympic Movement, other sports organisations, athletes, UN member states, NGOs and countless individuals who supported this global effort .

Commending the UN Secretary-General for his invaluable support, Dr Rogge praised the long-time relationship between the IOC and the UN, which was based on many shared values and principles . Recognition of the contribution of sport, physical activity and the work of this IOC had materialised since the’70s through several actions such as the adoption of the UNESCO Charter on Physical Education and Sport, the biennial Olympic Truce resolutions of the UN General Assembly, or the granting of Permanent Observer status to the IOC .

Similarly, he recalled a number of IOC-supported initiatives in favour of communities in need which embedded this philosophy into action, such as the Olympic Youth Development Centres in Zambia and Haiti, the joint projects for refugees with the UNHCR, the collaboration with UNAIDS to educate athletes about HIV and AIDS, the OlympAfrica centres and the Youth Olympic Games . All these projects benefited from the close collaboration of National Olympic Committees, International and national federations, and other sports partners .

However, he stressed that more could be done to tap into the full potential of sport for peace and development, and its contribution should continue to be valued in the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals . Progress could also be more significant in advocating for a more active and healthy life through sport and physical activity . In concluding, he reiterated the IOC’s strong focus on reaching out to young people and its commitment to putting sport at the service of community building, socio and economic development, and education in the future .

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3.2. Olympic Order Award Ceremony

The President of the IOC took the opportunity of the 3rd IOC-UN International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development to present to the UN Secretary-General the Olympic Order in Gold . The citation outlining the reasons why the IOC had decided to bestow Olympism’s highest honor to the UN Secretary-General was read out by the IOC Director of International Cooperation and Development, T .A .G . Sithole and is reproduced here in its entirety .

President Rogge and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also launched the permanent IOC-UN sports exhibition which will occupy pride of place in the visitors’ lobby when the works to the UN Secretariat building are completed .

Mr Ban Ki-moon, born on 13 June 1944, citizen of The Republic of Korea, as UN Secretary- General, is the world’s No. 1 Civil Servant. He has served in this position since 1 January 2007. His second term began on 21 June 2011, when he was re-elected unopposed.

Mr Ban has been acknowledged worldwide as a peacemaker since the time he served his nation and his government in various capacities, especially as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Since becoming UN Secretary-General, Mr Ban has increased the level of cooperation between the IOC - and the Olympic Movement as a whole – and the United Nations higher than ever.

He was at the Olympic Congress in 2009, has visited the IOC on two occasions to discuss collaboration, and attended the 2nd IOC-UN Forum on Sport for Peace and Development in Geneva in 2011.

It was during his watch that history was made when the IOC was invited by the United Nations to participate in the work of the General Assembly as a Permanent Observer in 2009.

Last year, at his suggestion, history was again made when the IOC President, Jacques Rogge, and the Secretary-General undertook a joint visit to Zambia, not only to witness the power of sport being applied for real to developmental problems from which the community is suffering, but also to demonstrate that the international community had to embrace this effective tool.

The two organisations are at one in their determination to address poverty, ignorance, HIV and AIDS and NCDs, among others.

Mr Ban is the embodiment of the UN Charter – Peace. Dignity. Equality. Justice. Fairness. Those too are values enshrined in the Olympic Charter.

It is for this reason that President Jacques Rogge, on behalf of the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Movement, awards the Olympic Order to:

His Excellency Mr Ban Ki-moonSecretary-General of the United Nations

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3.3. SESSION I Integrating and Mainstreaming Sport in Development and Peace – Moving from Communication to Organizational Objectives

The positive impact of sport and physical activity on humans, society and development has increasingly been recognized and harnessed . Sport as a tool has been factored into national development peacebuilding plans . The UN General Assembly sessions have, over the years, increased the time allocated to discussing sport and adopting resolutions on the subject . The sports movement is also now committing more resources to development, education and peace through sport . However, it is just as clear that sport is still being used as a communication tool by most non-sporting organisations when it has the capacity to positively impact human lives . Challenges also remain with regard to availability of funding that would ensure sustainability of projects, and to the design of well contextualised programmes, or to evidence-based research and monitoring and evaluation tools .

The purpose of this session was to reflect on these challenges while proposing better and more systematic ways to integrate and mainstream sport in development and peace . Among the topics discussed was the role that sport has played in support of the MDGs and if it was necessary to define a role for sport in the post-2015 agenda .

HE Jaime Fernandez Mirabal, Minister of Sports, Government of the Dominican Republic

Sport was a cross-cutting link to overcome all forms of poverty, violence and marginalisation . With this in mind, the Dominican Republic had developed a number of programmes and initiatives that benefited its population . It had created a campaign with the motto “education and diversity to build peace”, using sport as the vehicle to attract, entertain and bring the whole community together . Sport provided a comprehensive definition of health as a state of physical, mental and social well-being . The cross-cutting nature of gender equality in sport was also a priority in his country, as girls and women who engaged in sport enhanced their self-esteem and leadership . Among the initiatives implemented in this framework, over 300 female coaches were being trained in collaboration with universities around the country, and a sports festival had recently been held for women to stimulate participation .

Similarly, mobilising the population at large to engage in physical activity and sport was also an objective . Policies of inclusion, unity and diversity were a priority for the government and sport played a big role in realising them . A diversity festival was being organised in June 2013 to promote sport as a means of achieving integration . Engaging in sport was an instrument of peace and development and enabled a transition from concept to practice, from excessive bureaucracy to greater involvement and commitment from the international community . On the peace-building side too, the Dominican Republic was collaborating with Haiti to offer physical education and sports training for students and sports monitors in high schools of Haiti .

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Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace

The UN and the IOC had a unique partnership as they shared similar goals towards achieving peace and supporting the Millennium Development Goals . This Forum was emblematic of the strength of this partnership . Today it was widely recognized that sport and physical activity could play an important role to support the achievement of development activities . However, it was also clear that development through sport depended on a strong and engaged sports community and civil society .

The growing appreciation for the power of sport around the world had led to the creation of UN policies and resolutions about sport and physical activity, and the adoption of the Olympic Truce by the UN General Assembly every two years . Sports Federations were also taking part in promoting sport for development initiatives . The UN and the IOC itself had enjoyed much successful collaboration, including initiatives to promote gender equality, HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, education and empowerment of young people . The goal was now to reflect and build on the accomplishments by preparing for the next steps and tackling some of the new challenges that had emerged .

Mr Lemke further stressed that education, equality and partnership were three main pillars – similar to three of the Millennium Development Goals – to consider in utilising sport as a tool for development and peace . Education was fundamental to securing a better future for children, and sport played an important role in this . Equality of access to sport enabled people with physical and intellectual disabilities, and other marginalised groups, to be supported and integrated . Lastly, partnership and opportunities to strengthen collaboration were critical to advance common objectives and deliver concrete projects on the ground .

Mario Pescante, Permanent Observer for the International Olympic Committee to the UN

In his intervention, Mr Pescante paid tribute to the UN commitment to peace and development through sport, which was further reinforced with the recognition of the IOC as a Permanent Observer at the UN General Assembly and the numerous Olympic Truce resolutions adopted since 1993 .

Indeed, sport should not be considered only as a purely leisure-time activity, but as a real driving force in politics, culture, health and the economy . As such it was a useful tool for the United Nations since it embodied both development and peace; it taught respect, acceptance of diversity and respect for the rules, among other things . It was the bridge that united people and nations, such as with China and the USA through table tennis; it brought smiles to kids in Sarajevo, Kabul or Sudan . The embrace of the Russian and Georgian athletes, medal winners in Beijing 2008, on the podium was

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another example highlighted, along with the two Koreas marching together at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games . And despite tragic events such as the Mexico or Munich killings, or the recent attack during the Boston marathon, sport was continuing to promote togetherness, well-being and understanding, with strong determination .

Mr Pescante further stressed that the time had come to scale up action in the field of development and peace through sport, and go beyond the mere advocacy of the values of sport . He proposed the creation of a joint UN/IOC taskforce which would focus on the implementation of concrete, realistic projects in communities in need, benefiting children and young people, among others . In concluding, he called upon all interested stakeholders, Member states and the sports movement in particular, to renew their commitment towards action .

Marianna Muffy Davis, Paralympian and IPC Athlete Ambassador

Ms Davis shared some of the experiences she had gained and learnt through sport in her life . She had been born in 1972, the year when a major change in the US Constitution had happened, with the inclusion of Title IX which formally empowered women and girls to participate equally in sport . She had learnt about goal-setting, tenacity, teamwork, sportsmanship and never giving up . When her life had changed following an accident which left her paralysed from the chest down, she had had to draw on the goals that she had learnt from sport .

She explained more about her fears concerning not being able to participate in the Olympics, the dream she had set for herself . Despite all difficulties, sport had remained possible and vital in her life . She had had to get used to life in a wheelchair and had decided that she would thrive and accomplish her dreams of winning a gold medal .

In concluding, she urged everyone to draw more on athlete representatives . Athlete ambassadors had enormous power in encouraging people to participate in sport and physical activity . There were many athletes who would like to get involved but did not know how to do it . It was therefore important that the stakeholders dealing with sport for development and peace programmes proactively approached athletes, and athletes should not hesitate to offer help .

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3.4. SESSION II The Culture of Peace through Sport – Concrete Actions and Challenges

Examples of how sport and physical activity can contribute to conflict-prevention and peace-building work have increased over the years . The Olympic Truce around the Olympic Games has become a part of the organisation of the Games, with Organising Committees investing more in related activities and dedicating the Olympic Torch Relay and the educational programmes to the Olympic Truce . Part of the legacy of the Olympic Games is the massive programme to engage young people and to imbue in them a culture of peace . It has been said that peace is not just the absence of war . Outside the Olympic Games period, many nations, particularly those coming out of conflict, have found sport to be a unifying force .

Yet it is fair to acknowledge that sport alone cannot solve all the ills of society . It cannot bring peace by itself . It can, however, contribute greatly given the opportunity and used in well-designed programmes . The IOC and the sports movement, partner organisations and the UN, particularly its peacekeeping missions, have applied sport to bring post-conflict communities together, improve their relations, create peaceful and safe environments, and promote the well-being of individuals . This session addressed the contribution of sport to peace-building with interesting examples being presented .

The Right Honourable Hugh Robertson, Minister of State for Sport and Tourism Government of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

Minister Robertson recalled that the power of sport to change lives was unparalleled as it brought communities and people together . He praised the work done by the United Nations and the Olympic family over the years in this regard .

The contribution of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and their host nations was part of this work . The London Olympic Games had gathered athletes, visitors and viewers from 204 nations in a peaceful setting . They had also placed the Olympic Truce ideal at the core of their plans, with a number of initiatives implemented both in the United Kingdom and more globally in other countries through the UK High Commissions . Moreover, the commitment of LOCOG Chairman Sebastian Coe to run an international legacy scheme with the Games had led to the implementation of the “International Inspiration” programme which had reached over 12 million children and young people in 20 different countries through sport . And this initiative was continuing beyond the Games, through an independent charity that perpetuated the International Inspiration plan .

Another major contribution was coming from sports organisations, IFs, NOCs, associations and individuals of the Olympic Movement who were also delivering numerous programmes to enable sport and community development that made a difference in young people’s lives and their future .

In concluding, he called on the UN and governments to continue to value sport as a tool for peace and development, and encouraged the IOC and Olympic Movement to keep prioritising these dimensions through their daily work .

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Judy Cheng Hopkins, Assistant-Secretary-General for Peace Building Support, United Nations

The benefits of sport to society were unquestionable . In post-conflict contexts these could be less evident, although they were just as crucial and essential . Ms Cheng stressed that in countries which came out of decades of war, over 70% of the population was under 20 years old, with very high unem-ployment rates, and almost 70% illiteracy . The impact of these tragic settings was manifold: easily recruited child soldiers with life-long traumas, idle and hopeless young people, increased criminality, young drug consumers and traders at the mercy of drug lords, and high sexual violence against girls and women . The UN Peace-Building Support Office was supporting activities to demobilise, disarm and reintegrate young soldiers in society, and also funded programmes for community development and national reconciliation dialogue, through security sector reform and professionalization of the armies . However, implementation was very challenging due to the lack of governance capacity in the countries and results could only be foreseen in mid and long terms .

Considering these challenges, she saw sport as the best antidote, an easily implementable, low cost and practical tool which brought results in the short term . It built young people’s physical fitness and health, together with self-esteem and leadership; it served to achieve reconciliation and build dialogue, to diffuse tension before political elections, and to inspire young people through sports figures as role models . Some sports-related initiatives had been developed in selected countries but she was convinced that it was necessary to extend them further in the future .

José Quiñones, President of the Peruvian National Olympic Committee

Mr Quiñones presented a specific programme implemented in Peru by the National Olympic Committee, with the support of the IOC and local partners . The link between peace and sport was often not immediately perceived, but the values that sport brought together with the physical aspect made it particularly useful in addressing many social issues that their communities were facing . An indigenous and traditional sport, rowing/canoeing was put at the centre of the peace-building programme and was piloted in two isolated and disadvantaged cities, Puerto Maldonado and Aguaytia, affected by drugs, prostitution and other major social issues . These communities had had no opportunities to engage in sport before .

The programme successfully brought children and young people together around Olympic rowing and traditional rowing/canoeing boats and techniques; children often walked for hours to attend it . The communities also received fiberglass canoes, with the support of the Ministry, to complete their boat fleets . Five months later, the first Peruvian team had made and participated in a South American championship, a first in the history of the country and a major morale boost for these young people who had a new sense of purpose in their lives . Building on this success, the NOC was currently planning to replicate this project in other areas of the Amazon where similar social issues could be addressed through sport .

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3.5. SESSION III Sport and Social Inclusion

The inclusion of underprivileged and minority groups, such as persons with disabilities, into mainstream society poses a particular challenge in this fast-paced world . An additional challenge is the exclusion of women and girls from leadership roles in their communities . The sports movement has been playing its part to address this situation . The Paralympic Games are, like the Olympic Games, more than a sporting challenge between athletes . They are as much a statement of athleticism as they are about the ability of a people who can contribute to development of society like everyone else .

Women and girls, their equal rights and their important role in society, have also been one of the focuses of the UN – particularly since the creation of UN Women – the IOC and its partner organisations . Activities in refugee camps, directed as much at eradicating gender-based violence as at providing humanitarian relief, demonstrate the versatility of sport as a multi-faceted tool . The capacity of sport to overcome linguistic and cultural barriers, and the diversity of the forms it can take, makes it a unique tool for raising awareness, addressing stereotypes and fostering integration . Much progress has been achieved . However, much more remains to be done to ensure that marginalised groups enjoy equal rights and freedoms to the fullest . In this session, presentations highlighted the situation from the perspective of different stakeholders, with suggestions on how sport could play an even greater role to socially include these groups in a safe and supportive environment .

Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee

Sir Philip recalled some of the key values of sport and physical education and how these could help promote social inclusion . They could break down barriers and contribute to vital life skills, such as self-esteem, friendship, harnessing frustration and playing within rules . They strengthened decision-making processes, created positive teamwork experiences and enhanced a healthy lifestyle . He stressed that the Paralympic Movement had adopted a new strong message, “enable instead of disabled” . The athletes enabled themselves while the Paralympic movement provided the stage to empower them . Reading a quote of Donna Ritchie, captain of the women’s wheelchair basketball team in the 2000 Summer Paralympics, Sir Philip underlined this approach: “Paralympians do not have the time to worry about what does not work, but they are maximising the capacities which work” .

He also recalled that the London Paralympics had been an outstanding example on how the perception of impairment of the British public had changed due to the positive interaction they had made . This impact could not be forced by laws and was only possible with positive personal experiences . To ensure this unique educational message, a close cooperation between sport and educational institutions was needed . Local government institutions should be aware of the social benefits of a sport for all approach and guarantee it throughout the school system . Everyone had the right to participate in sport, as stated in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities .

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Debbie Lye, International Development Director, UK Sport

Protection and safeguarding in sport was an important topic to ensure that all groups of society, especially the most vulnerable ones like children, women, people with impairments and marginalised minorities, could practise sport in a safe environment without fearing violence, sexual abuse, bullying or discrimination . Extensive research had been done in this area, such as the report of the UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre, and the main findings showed that many countries did not provide the needed structure and systems to prevent and eliminate violence against children and other vulnerable groups in sport . Secondly, a lack of information existed at the level of policy-makers . The absence of empirical data about harm in sport and analysis on how to prevent it, as well as organisational cultures which did not often encourage discussion about abuse in sport, were also identified as main issues .

The International Working Group on Sport for Development and Peace (SDP IWG) had therefore decided to focus on this topic across all its thematic working groups, one of the main objectives being to enhance evidence-based knowledge and to exchange best practices, especially on monitoring and evaluation . Highlighting some examples of actions in this field, Ms Lye referred to the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sport, which had implemented several projects to combat gender-based violence in sport, and also worked with the Confederation of Southern African National Olympic Committees to increase women’s and girls’ participation in sport, and ran a regional survey for the sports community to analyse the status of the gender mainstreaming processes in Southern African sport . Likewise the global coalition for safeguarding and protection managed by UNICEF UK was another example of an international network promoting a safer environment in sport, through its 11 standards for the implementation of protection policies .

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Thuso Jones, Coordinator of the Kimberly site, Grassroot Soccer, South Africa

The non-governmental organisation, Grassroot Soccer, mainly used football to provide children and young people with social skills and to raise awareness on the prevention of HIV/AIDS . Having grown up in a rural community outside of Kimberly himself, Mr Jones had directly experienced the difficulties of living conditions for children and young people in South Africa . After joining Grassroot Soccer as a coach, he had realised the extent to which children took him as a role model and followed his behaviour . This respect had motivated him to continue with the efforts to use football as a tool for development and social cohesion . He was convinced that children learnt best from people that they respected and when they were actively involved . It was furthermore important to show them that somebody cared about them and how they felt . Football had been the door-opener to young people and their problems in the community . They were learning, through sport, social values and alternative behaviours . Additionally, they learnt to rethink existing gender roles and received more information about reproductive health and existing health services .

In concluding, Mr Jones reiterated that it was important that sport for development and peace (SDP) projects followed a long-term strategy and were not only single events . Similarly, the programmes got more authentic if local peer educators were trained and then running the activities . He further emphasised the necessity of linking different SDP organisations to increase the exchange of experiences . Finally he called for strong partnerships with international organisations and sports federations in order to further ensure the sustainability of programmes .

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3.6. SESSION IV Sport and Social Development Legacies

The debate on the legacy of any major sports competition continues to be a hot topic for discussion . Yet examples abound of the positive legacies that events such as the Olympic Games have bequeathed to host cities, regions and countries . These have now become an economic undertaking, with planners working on models about direct contributions to the growth of the economy, the development of infrastructure, such as roads and transport, as well as the happiness of the community and the availability of accessible sports facilities . Improvements in the field of community sport, education and healthy lifestyles are also generated by the numerous sporting activities and basic sports programmes that occur every day around the world at local and regional levels . The potential for legacies is there but so are limitations, as social development legacies do not happen by the virtues and values of sport alone . Consultation among all actors and capacity-building approaches are among the chal-lenges . Presentations in this session were aimed at disabusing the notion that only major sports events could leave a positive legacy .

HE Aldo Rebelo, Minister for Sport Federal Government of Brazil

As the host of major sports events in the next few years (FIFA World Cup, Confederations Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games), Brazil would witness a range of social, economic and political impacts that went well beyond the cities where competitions would be held themselves . Minister Rebelo presented a number of figures which attested how, besides renovation of the whole sport infrastructure framework, these events would generate modernisation and important investments in urban infrastructures and services, improve public policies and institutional transparency, and generate business opportunities . Promotion of technological innovation and environmental sustainability would also be at the core of this approach . Furthermore it would bring benefits in terms of social inclusion, with the creation of new job opportunities, international visibility and tourism .

Another major legacy was the development of the Brazilian sports sector itself, enabling an increasing number of citizens, and in particular the most vulnerable ones, to access sport in several settings . Building new or renovating sport facilities across the country was one dimension of the plan . In addition, the Ministry was implementing special sports programmes to encourage participation in sport and recreation activities in schools, universities, communities, and socioeconomically deprived segments of the population . Among the existing initiatives, the “Segundo Tiempo” programme was highlighted . Operating in over 5,000 schools across the country, it aimed to universalise access to sport and physical activity for disadvantaged children and young people while improving their quality of life and favouring their social integration .

While recognising that the needs and deficiencies were very important in his country, Minister Rebelo reiterated the commitment of the Brazilian government to use every opportunity around sport to promote the right for all to access sport and to improve their general quality of life .

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HE Ma Young-sam, Ambassador for Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea

Ambassador Ma recalled some of the latest sport events which had brought a number of social and health benefits to the communities in his country, Korea . Among them, the 1988 Olympic Games had contributed largely to ease tensions and build peace further in the region . Relations had been established with the Eastern bloc following that . The positive effect had also been seen on inter-Korean relations, leading, among other things, to a joint team entering various world championships and friendly competitions, North Korean athletes participating in competitions held in the South, and joint teams marching together at the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games .

The Seoul Olympics and their thousands of volunteers had also had an important impact on social development, with community service becoming since then an integral part of society . Moreover, a wide range of transport infrastructures and sport facilities had been provided to the community, enhancing the quality of life through sport .

The same efforts had occurred around the Football World Cup and the Asian Games of Incheon which had developed a scholarship programme for athletes coming from low- and middle-income countries; the city of Guangzou would also host a youth leadership programme that summer; and the “Dream programme” of the Pyeongchang Olympic Games was already implementing an exchange programme for young people from other continents .

In concluding, he praised the continuous partnership of the UN Office on Sport for Development and Peace, the IOC, Federations and other local partners such as NGOs, and reiterated the Korean Government’s commitment to putting sport at the service of social development and peace promotion .

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Patrick Chamunda, IOC Member and Board Member of the Zambia Olympic Youth Development Center

Mr Chamunda’s presentation focused on the Olympic Youth Development Centre in Lusaka, and how it was generating important social development legacies for the community . Launched in 2010, as a result of a tripartite agreement between the IOC, the NOC of Zambia and the Government, the Centre’s aim was to provide a multi-purpose sports facility and a positive environment that brought opportunities for sports people and underserved members of the community, such as young people and women, to enjoy, at no cost, 16 different sports and promote the principles of Olympism . The Centre also provided for other social and health programmes, such as HIV&AIDS education, leadership skills development, children rights and protection, basic health checks and nutrition, literacy classes, arts and cultural education, and environmental protection and sustainability .

With 68 % of the population being children and young people, and with numerous social problems such as youth crime and delinquency, poor health and education services, and limited recreation and active living opportunities, the Zambian government had recognised sport as one of the national development tools which needed further investment . The provision of good sports facilities and well-organised sport-based programmes was seen as an asset, hence their investment and commitment to the Centre .

Since its inception, about 10,000 young people had benefited from sports and non-sports programmes in the Centre . Behaviour change was monitored among the beneficiaries and proved the programmes successful over time .

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3.7. SESSION V Capitalizing on Partnerships and Networking

Partnerships are key to maximising the positive impact of sport, especially outside the competition arena . The MDG 8, “Global partnership for development”, is a guiding model that makes sport a factor in development . The Olympic Movement and the sporting community at large accept the fact that their expertise in organising sport and mobilising and motivating young people can be very useful outside the sporting context . In order to exploit this potential to the fullest, an increasing number of partnership agreements between sport and institutions expert in the field of human development has been established . Indeed, a “Community” of sport for development and peace has been created over the years, and various channels and platforms are supporting it . Be it North-South or South-South, the pathways to collaboration are multiple and diverse, and they attest to the power of strong networks with multi-sector actors .

In this session, discussions were led on the importance of collaboration between sport and various development organisations as well as with governments . It presented some of the largest networks and organisations and how they have designed models of action that cut across public and private partnerships . Proposals on how to grow the networks and develop better communication and pooling of resources were made and discussed .

Alexander Zhukov, First Deputy-Chairman of the State Duma Russian Federation

Sport was a uniting power which eliminated isolation and facilitated constructive dialogue between nations . Partnerships formed the basis of sports and the Olympic Movement . Mr Zhukov indicated that for the Sochi Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, private and public investments contributed in partnership towards the hosting of the Games, and more than 80 different national and local authorities worked closely to create a lasting legacy . The Russian National Olympic University would also be a part of the legacy of Sochi 2014, with a sports administration programme starting in September 2013 .

Russia was adopting the same approach for other major sports events it was hosting, such as the 2013 Universiade in Kazan, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup . Attention was drawn to the positive consequences of hosting mega sports events, such as job creation and economic development, environmental sustainability, healthy lifestyle promotion, let alone improved infrastructure, housing, communication, transportation and tourism . They had also a major effect in catalysing the rebirth of the volunteer movement in the country . Similarly, sports facilities became more accessible to the public of the regions hosting these events, including a 72 % increase in participation among people with disabilities . The Olympic Games also had a catalyst effect on the adoption of a ground-breaking national anti-tobacco law, which would ban smoking in public areas .

All these legacies were instrumental in securing the improvement of the general well-being of Russian citizens in the future .

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Marwan Jilani, Head of Delegation and Permanent Observer of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to the UN

Mr Jilani indicated that, since its signature of a joint MOU with the IOC in 2003, the Red Cross Movement had become increasingly engaged in sport, partnering with the IOC and sports organisations generally for programs on youth empowerment . The National Red Cross Societies saw the value of sport as a natural component in their youth programmes as it enabled them to improve the reach of their programmes in many ways . The Red Cross had also been a partner of the first two editions of the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and Innsbruck, where a series of interactive and educational activities around first aid, promotion of blood donation, HIV/AIDS awareness and healthy life-style had been proposed to the athletes and visitors .

Within the IFRC itself, the Youth Engagement Strategy was bringing attention to the opportunities that young people and sport could generate in addressing humanitarian and development challenges . Sport was also used to promote non-violence and peace, emphasising sport’s ability to bring social harmony . Among the projects in place around the world, a multi-day peace festival had been developed by the Lebanese Red Cross Youth Department, which used creative activities to spread the message of peace, including a Run for Peace race around Beirut .

In Kenya, a partnership between the Youth Department of the local government, Kenyan Red Cross and UN-HABITAT had led to a programme focusing on vulnerable groups in the poverty-stricken community of Kibera, aiming to break out of poverty, and to build development opportunities and prosperity . Young people were successfully taught social skills with a focus on empowerment and HIV/AIDS education through sport .

These initiatives showed the operational gains associated with the cooperation between the Red Cross and the IOC and sports movement at large, drawing on the two largest volunteer networks and shared values, while advancing issues of mutual concern and empowering young people .

Amir Dossal, Chairman, Global Partnerships Forum

Mr Dossal underlined that the biggest problems in society could not be tackled by one institution alone . This was explained in the context of the report from a High-Level Panel of the Post 2015-Agenda that had been released the day before, with partnerships being presented as the underlining focus of the report .

Pointing to challenges of poverty, lack of access to education, lack of safe drinking water and high unemployment rate, Mr Dossal proposed building innovative partnerships to reintegrate people and foster improved living conditions .

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Sport’s power to positively impact on young people’s development, both in keeping them from delinquency and helping them to build a better future, was highlighted . Also, the substantial contribution of sports personalities for educational development was recognised . However, Mr Dossal pointed to the fact that sport often remained as “a nice comment” within the framework of the UN’s programmes, and that there was a need to integrate sport into the technical assistance programmes .

In concluding, he proposed that the IOC and the UNOSDP, as well as other actors, create a virtual platform on sport, where one could list success stories, projects and experiences . The portal would be a source of knowledge and inspiration, and an entry point for engaging in new partnerships .

Caitlin Morris, North America Executive Director of Access to Sport, NIKE Inc.

NIKE acknowledged that all people should have the right and opportunity to benefit from the privilege of sport . They worked with numerous collaboration partners and grassroots organisations in different areas to raise awareness and build capacity on how to use “Sport for Change” and to address the health challenges faced in the world today . Sport was clearly considered by her company as being uniquely placed to assist in all phases of human development, including social, individual, intellectual, emotional, physical and financial development .

Ms Morris shared alarming statistics pointing out current trends showing that physical inactivity had become the norm . This development was having serious consequences for health as well as productivity in the workplace . Multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral partnerships were therefore necessary to reverse the current physical inactivity trends . In this framework, NIKE’s “Designed to Move” initiative was developed as a catalyst to unite different stakeholders and establish a common framework for action . It was also particularly important to establish healthy habits in young children through ensuring positive experiences with physical activity from an early age .

Concrete steps to move the common agenda and contribute to a sustainable future were proposed, encouraging stakeholders to spread the message, and promote the economic benefits of sports; to align to act, to ensure positive experiences with physical activity for children; to integrate physical activity into everyday life; and to broaden the definition of sport .

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3.8. SESSION VI Next Steps

Mario Pescante, Permanent Observer for the International Olympic Committee to the UN

The Forum had shown that the United Nations and sports movement shared many ideas and a vision on sport for development and peace, and this was reflected in the final declaration . He paid tribute to Mr Wilfried Lemke and his diplomatic work to strengthen the ties between the UN family and the Olympic Movement .

He was pleased to see that the Forum objectives had been reached and that shared approaches had been reflected in the various interventions of the speakers, coming from different sectors of society . There was a clear recognition that sport constituted a universal language . Recalling Thomas Moore, he concluded with the example of the Olympic Village of the Olympic Games as an “Island of Utopia”, in a way an ideal form of society, where athletes from various countries were living peacefully and in a spirit of partnership . Sport had the power to achieve this, for a better future for our society .

Wilfried Lemke, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace

Mr Lemke paid tribute to the UN Secretary-General and the support he had given over the years to the cause of Sport for Development and Peace, as well as to the IOC President for the legacy he left in bringing the UN and the Olympic family closer together .

He stressed again the need to put sport at the core of education, and to ensure the protection and safeguarding of all sport participants . It was also important to target youth with sport programmes, especially in post-conflict countries . The investment in a wide range of sports and traditional games could cater for the needs and aspirations of different communities across the world . Furthermore, all different groups of society should have access to sport and benefit from its positive values . Working as partners was reiterated as a key approach, as outlined in MDG 8 (“Develop a global partnership for development”) .

He concluded by calling upon all participants to continue their work by setting new goals for development and peace through sport .

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Final Declaration


4. FINAL DECLARATION

The 3rd International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development meeting at the United Nations in New York on 5 and 6 June 2013:

Recognizing the common ideals and vision of the United Nations and the Olympic Movement, to strive for the harmonious and peaceful development of society,

Noting that sport, as a universal language, has the potential to increase respect for diversity, tolerance and fairness and to inspire, especially children and youth,

Recognizing that, while sport by itself can neither make peace nor solve social issues, sport, physical activity and play can be meaningful tools for development, education, and health, altogether creating a culture of peace,

Acknowledging the increasing roles of Member States and the United Nations System, the sports movement and civil society in promoting human and social development through sport and physical activity,

Recognizing that the International Olympic Committee has been granted Permanent Observer status to the United Nations,

Recognizing the potential of sport as an innovative tool to support conflict and violence prevention and peace building,

Noting with satisfaction the continued strong collaboration between the United Nations System and the Olympic Movement for integrating sport in all areas of development and peace building, including the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals,

Acknowledging the benefits of sports and physical activity for all in order to create healthy societies, in particular in preventing and combating non-communicable diseases that are now becoming a major source of mortality in the world,

Further recognizing the values of mandatory quality physical education programmes in schools as a means of ensuring a culture of active lifestyle,

Reaffirming also the important role that sport and physical activity can play in the promotion of gender equality and in ensuring inclusion of marginalized groups, in particular persons with disabilities,

Welcoming the focus of both the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee on youth activities, in particular through the appointment of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth and through the successful establishment of the Youth Olympic Games, respectively,

Recognizing that the common vision of the role of sport in the service of development and peace building is being promoted through the mandate of the Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General .

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Final Declaration


The Forum:

1 . Calls on all stakeholders to reinforce their efforts to assist in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, and the post 2015 agenda through sport and physical activity by mains-treaming them in a holistic and cross-sectoral manner

2 . Encourages resource mobilization for inclusive sport for all and grassroots projects with a view to implementing long-term, sustainable, and cost-effective sports programmes

3 . Calls for the systematic inclusion of underprivileged, minority and marginalized groups, such as persons with disabilities and women and girls, in sports programmes

4 . Stresses the need for Governments to ensure that adequate financial and other resources are made available for quality physical education in primary and secondary school programmes and that it is fully integrated in formal national education curricula

5 . Stresses the need for increased public-private partnerships with all relevant stakeholders, including regional and international financial institutions;

6 . Encourages increased investment in the development of sport infrastructures and providing safe and accessible public spaces for physical activity and sport

7 . Stresses the need for Governments, the United Nations System, civil society, and the sport sector to increase contextualized and adapted sport-based programmes for peace-building and violence prevention

8 . Encourages relevant stakeholders to include social development legacies as part of planning and implementation of all sports events,

9 . Calls for the development and strengthening of evaluation and monitoring tools on the social and economic impact of sport and for more interdisciplinary research to provide scientific evidence and good practices

10 . Recommends the establishment of a United Nations International Day of Sport and Physical Activity to advocate and celebrate their contribution to education, human development, healthy lifestyles and a peaceful world .

New York, 6th June 2013

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List of participants


5. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

TITLE LAST NAME FIRST NAME ORGANISATION FUNCTION COUNTRY

Dr Abdel Monem Mohamed Yehia Egyptian Olympic Committee Chairman of Medical Committee Egypt

Mr Adams Mark International Olympic Committee (IOC) Director of Communications Switzerland

Mr Agudelo Loaiza Carlos Institute of Sports & Recreation (INDER) Advisor Colombia

Mr Aguilar Marroquin Felipe AmadoGovernment of Guatemala, Vice-Ministry of Sport & Recreation

Public Relations Advisor Guatemala

Ms Ahmad Nida Georgetown University Graduate Student United States of America

Mr Ahn Jungtae Samsung

Dr Aján Tamás International Olympic Committee (IOC) Honorary Member Hungary

Mr Akashi YasushiInternational Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF)

Member Japan

HRH Princess

Al Hussein Haya International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Al Thani Saud Ali Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary General United States of America

HRH Princess

Al-Faisal Sarah Generations For Peace President Jordan

Mr Al-Jefairi Ibrahim Qatar Olympic Committee Information Technology Director Qatar

Mr Al-Saadi Mohammed Kheder Qatar Olympic Committee Coordinator of International Affairs Qatar

Mrs Alaoui JamilaPermanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations

Diplomat United States of America

Dr Alencar Julião Cabral Nájila RejanneFederal Institute of Education from Ceará

Professor Brazil

Mr Alencar Julião Cabral Gabriel Sete de Setembro School Student Brazil

HRH Alfarhan AlsaudYazeed Bin Mohammed

Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Advisor Saudi Arabia

Mr Alhumaidhi Mohammed General Presidency of Youth WelfareDirector General of International Cooperation

Saudi Arabia

Mr Ali Shahid International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Pakistan

Mr Almarzooqi Hamad Qatar Olympic Committee Public Relations Qatar

Mr Almishal Mohammed Hassan Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Secretary General Saudi Arabia

Mr AlnafaSoliman Abdulrahman M

Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Delegate Saudi Arabia

Mr Alsaeed Abdullah Saleh Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Delegate Saudi Arabia

HRH Prince

Alsaud Fahad Bin Jalawi Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Advisor for International Relations Saudi Arabia

Ms Álvarez Vera CíntiaGovernment of Brazil, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister Head of Coordination for Sports Cooperation

Brazil

Mr Alyahya Abdulrahman Yahya M Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Delegate Saudi Arabia

Mrs Anaya Maya Clemencia Institute of Sports & Recrations (INDER) Advisor Colombia

Mr Andersen IngeNorwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee & Confederation of Sports

Secretary General Norway

Ms Andujar LuzPermanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations

Counsellor United States of America

Mr Angateeah KemrajsinghPermanent Mission of Mauritius to the United Nations

Second Secretary United States of America

Mrs Anikina Elena Russian Olympic CommitteeHead of Directorate for International Cooperation

Russian Federation

Ms Aptsiauri Rusudan Georgian National Olympic Committee Head of International Relations Georgia

Ms Arai Yukiko Japanese Olympic Committee Office of the President Japan

Mr Arat Hasan Istanbul 2020 Bid Committee President Turkey

Mr Arguelles HectorInternational Olympic Academy Participants Associtation

President United States of America

HE Dr Ataeva AksoltanPermanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations

Ambassador & Permanent Representative

United States of America

Mr Aubut Marcel IOC International Relations Commission Member Canada

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Dr Bach Thomas IOC Executive Board Vice President Germany

Ms Bae YoonaGovernment of the Republic of Korea, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Second Secretary Republic of Korea

Mr Baker Jean-Edouard Comité Olympique Haïtien President Haiti

HE Mr Ban Ki-moon United Nations Secretary General United States of America

Mr Baramia Marina International Olympic Committee (IOC) Head of Protocol Switzerland

Mr Baumann Patrick International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Switzerland

Mr Bayigamba Robert National Olympic Committee of Rwanda Representative Rwanda

Ms Beauvais Sophie Stephanie Australian Sports CommissionDirector of International Sport for Development

Australia

Mr Bellotti Jeremy Peace & Sport Senior Development Manager United States of America

Mrs Bennis-Hartman Regina United States Olympic Committee Coordinator of International Relations United States of America

Mr Beras NapoleonPermanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations

Counsellor United States of America

HE Mr Berger MiguelPermanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations

Deputy Permanent Representative United States of America

Mr Bernardi Volker World Flying Disc Federation Executive Director Germany

Mr Berraf Mustapha Comité Olympique Algérien President Algeria

HRH Prince

Bin Al-Hussein Faisal International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Jordan

Mr Binmusaibih Turki Ahmad Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Delegate Saudi Arabia

Mr BioLemonn Deguitro Regis

Association FOOT’ATTITUDE President Côte d’Ivoire

Ms Bird SusanUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Education Officer for Youth & Sports

Switzerland

Mr Blackmun Scott A . United States Olympic Committee Secretary General United States of America

Mr Blanco Alejandro Madrid 2020 President Spain

Mr Blick William Frederick Uganda Olympic Committee President Uganda

Dr Blom Lindsey Ball State University Associate Professor United States of America

Dr Blondel Yohan French National Olympic Academy Director of Studies Olympic Center France

Mr Botero Phillipsbourne Andrès International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Colombia

Mr Boussayene Mehrez Tunisian National olympic Committee Chairman Tunisia

Dr Bradish Cheri Brock University Chair, Associate Professor Canada

Mr Braeckevelt Yasmine International Olympic Committee (IOC) Personal Assistant to the IOC President Switzerland

Mr Brahmbhatt Rahul Magic Bus USA Director United States of America

Ms Brown Lauren Anders The World Cup Project Media United States of America

Mrs Bruell-Melchior ValériePermanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations

First Councellor United States of America

Mr Bubka Sergey IOC Executive Board Member Ukraine

Ms Bulla Fatima Sunday Mail Senior Sports Journalist Zimbabwe

Dr Cabral Da Silva AdeildoFederal Institute of Education from Ceará

Professor Brazil

Mrs Cabral De La Cruz MilagrosGovernment of the Dominican Republic, Ministry of Sports

Director Dominican Republic

Ms Capsuto Tara Berkeley Law Student United States of America

Mr Cardenas AlexanderInternational Conflict Research Institute (INCORE)

Researcher Great Britain

Mr Cardim Carlos Henrique Government of Brazil, Ministry of SportsHead of the Special Advisory Office for International Affairs

Brazil

Mrs Carranza Rocio Peruvian Olympic Committee Guest Peru

Mr Carrion Richard L . International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member United States of America

Dr Cartalis Constantinos University of Athens Professor Greece

Mrs Casado Marisol International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Spain

Ms Catanach Tara Catanach Florida State University Student United States of America

Mr Champagne JérômePalestinian Olympic Committee/Football Association

Adviser Switzerland

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Mr Chamunda Patrick S . International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Zambia

Mr Chang Jong-Hyok International Olympic Committee (IOC) Guest Austria

Dr Chang Ung International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Austria

Dr Chaplin Noema United Nations Foundation Programme Executive Committee Member

Mr Chen Chong Personal Assistant to Mr YuPeople’s Republic of China

Ms Cheng Hopkins Judy United NationsAssistant Secretary General for Peace Building Support


Ms Chikowore Mercy Meesha Media Group Public Relations Consultant United States of America

Mr Chin Devon ADA Trough Centre Sports Director Jamaica

HE Mr Chipaziwa ChitsakaPermanent Mission of Zimbabwe to the United Nations

Ambassador & Permanent Representative


Mr Chmelar Frantisek Slovak Olympic Committee President Slovakia

Mr Cho Yang Ho Korean Olympic Committee Vice President Republic of Korea

Mr Cho YanghoPyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee

Chairman Republic of Korea

Ms Choudhury Ummul Bidna Capoeira Director Great Britain

Dr Choue Chungwon World Taekwondo Federation President Republic of Korea

Mr Cioroslan Dragomir United States Olympic Committee Director United States of America

Mr Coelenbier Yann Peace & Sport Managing Director Monaco

Dr Colitti Lucia University of Rome «Foro Italico»Head of Rectorate & Administration Office

Italy

Ms Coquelin Melanie International Olympic Committee (IOC) Assistant to Mr Sithole Switzerland

Mrs Craven Jocelyne International Olympic Committee (IOC) Guest Great Britain

Sir Craven Mbe Philip International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Great Britain

Ms Crowley Susan Multilateral Consulting, LLC President United States of America

Mr Culver Michael 4POINT4 Principal United States of America

Ms Curtis AlanaUK Department for Culture, Media & Sport

Private Secretary to Minister for Sport & Tourism

Great Britain

Mr Daskal Hirschbruch Ricardo Government of Brazil Diplomat Brazil

Mrs Davis Marianna International Paralympic Committee Athlete & Ambassador United States of America

Mr De Cárcer Carlos Sport and Cooperation Network Managing Director Spain

Mr De Kepper Christophe International Olympic Committee (IOC) Director General Switzerland

Mr De Millo Terrazzani JohannesPermanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations

First Secretary United States of America

Mrs De Rosa Daniela Madrid 2020 Bid Spain

Mr De Silva Maxwell NimalNational Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka

Secretary General Sri Lanka

Mrs De Varona Donna IOC Women and Sport Commission Member United States of America

Ms Defrantz Anita L . International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member United States of America

Dr Delpy Neirotti Lisa George Washington University Professor United States of America

Mr Demak Richard Sports Illustrated Representative United States of America

Mr Dey Rajib Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Assistant Coach India

Mrs Di Centa Manuela International Olympic Committee (IOC) Honorary Member Italy

Mr Dienes EricUnited Nations Office on Sport for Peace and Development (UNOSDP)

Liaison Officer United States of America

Ms Donald Carmelita Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee Senior Vice President Papua New Guinea

Mr Donnell Sephen Kyle World Taekwondo FederationSpecial Assistant to the President for International Relations

Republic of Korea

Mr Dossal Amir Global Partnerships Forum Chairman United States of America

Mr Drut Guy International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member France

Mr Dudfield Oliver Commonwealth Secretariat Sport Adviser Great Britain

Mr Dugan HughUnited States Mission to the United Nations


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Mrs Duran Vallejo Juana TeresaGovernment of the Dominican Republic, Ministry of Sports

Director of the Office of Gender Equality & Sports

Dominican Republic

Mr Edwin Jonathan University of British Columbia Public Health consultant Canada

Mr Emrich JoskoPermanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations


Mrs Engelhardt Jutta Swiss Academy for DevelopmentDirector of Programme Sport & Development

Switzerland

HE Mr Errazuriz OctavioPermanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations

Permanent Representative United States of America

Mr Espejo Patrick Peruvian Olympic Committee Member Peru

Mr Essy AmaraInternational Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF)

Member Côte d’Ivoire

Mr Evju Bjørn OmarNorwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee & Confederation of Sports

Head of International Department Norway

HRH Prince

Faisal Fahd Abdulaziz Nawaf International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Saudi Arabia

Mrs Fang Shiny YaUnion Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM)

Secretary General Monaco

Mr Farah Duran Ahmed Somalia Olympic Committee Secretary General Great Britain

Ms Farkas AmyUnited Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

Programme Specialist, Children with Disabilities


Mr Feller Tim Atlantic Council of Canada Modern War & Strategy Analyst Canada

HE Mr Fernandez Mirabal Jaime DavidGovernment of the Dominican Republic, Ministry of Sports

Minister Dominican Republic

Mr Ferrão Fernando Delivery@BBPO_next Head of Research and Development Brazil

Dr Filis ConstantinosInternational Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF)

Member Greece

Mr Fleming Peter Kick4Life Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer United States of America

Mr Flynn DavidLaureus Sport for Good Foundation USA

Programme Manager United States of America

Mr Fok Timothy Tsun-Ting International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Hong Kong, China

Ms Ford Bonnie ESPN .com Journalist United States of America

Mr Fornos Rodrigues José FIFA 2014 World Cup Assistant to the Honorary Ambassador Brazil

Mr Fortes De Almeida Marcio Autoridade Publica Olimpica APO President Brazil

Mr Foster Paul Madrid 2020 Bid Committee Consultant Spain

Mr Franchello ClaudioGovernment of Argentina, Ministry of Social Development

Undersecretary Federal Institution and Comprehensive National Secretary for Children and the Family

Argentina

Ms Frey ElsaPermanent Mission of the United Kingdom to the United Nations

Adviser United States of America

Ms Frey Beatrice UN WomenCommunications and Social Media Officer


Mrs Frost Seren L .A .C .E .S . Executive Director United States of America

Mr Fuller David GlideSlope Founding Partner United States of America

Mr Geddes Mike Streetfootballworld Managing Director USA United States of America

Mr Gewirtz Jason SportsTravel Magazine Representative United States of America

Ms Ghuneim Mona International Olympic Committee (IOC) Guest United States of America

Mr Gillot Sebastien Assistant to Mr Wu Switzerland

Mr Gjonbalaj Malsor Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport Political Advisor Kosovo

Mr Goldman Eddie No Holds Barred Media Coordinator United States of America

Mrs Goncalves Magalhaes LiviaBrazilian Center for International Relations

Research Brazil

Mrs Gouraissa ValérieInternational Association of Athletics Federation

Assistant to the President France

Ms Graesholt Kaja OsnesNorwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee & Confederation of Sports

Advisor Norway

Mr Guedes Fernando Government of Brazil, Ministry of Sports Marketing Department Brazil

Mr Guimaraes Guilherme British Council Director Sports Brazil

Mr Guskowski GeraldPermanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations

German Ministry for Economic Cooperation & Development

Germany

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Mr Guthoff Eric GlideSlope Founding Partner United States of America

Mr Hachicha Fathi National Olympic Committee of Tunisia First Vice President France

Mr Halty Santiago Senda Athletics Founder & Chief Executive Officer United States of America

Mr Hansen PoulUnited Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP)

Head of Office Switzerland

Mr Hasedzic Semir Georgetown University Graduate Student United States of America

Dr Henne Kathryn Australian National University Research Faculty Australia

Mr Heo WeanPyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee

Staff Republic of Korea

Mr Hernandez Francisco Javier Madrid 2020 Delegate Spain

Dr Hillyer Sarah Global Sports Partners Representative United States of America

Mr Hisajima NaotoPermanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations

Minister United States of America

Ms Hoevertsz Nicole International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Aruba

Mr Holm Kai IOC International Relations Commission Member Spain

Mr Hossen Md . Junate Ekueshy Sports Manager Bangladesh

Ms Hubert Severine Jon Tibbs Associates Ltd Representative Great Britain

Ms Huffman DianeNorwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee & Confederation of Sports

Advisor Canada

Mr Hula Ed Around the Rings Representative United States of America

Mr Huot Alex International Olympic Committee (IOC) Social Media Editor Switzerland

Mr Hybl William IOC International Relations Commission Member United States of America

Mr Iakovidis Iakovos United Nations Counsellor United States of America

Mr Irarrazaval Francisco José Buenos Aires City Secretary of Sports Argentina

Mr Iwasaki Atsushi Tokyo 2020 Bid CommitteeSenior Director of International Relations

Japan

Mr Iyer Manhoman Harlem Wizards Customer Support United States of America

Mr Jahnigen Timothy One World Futbol Project United States of America

Mr James Dan United States Tennis AssociationNational Manager Wheelchair Tennis/US Paralympic Coach


Mr Jilani MarwanInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to the United Nations

Head of Delegation & Permanent Observer


Mr Jones Thuso Grassroot Soccer Site Coordinator South Africa

Mr Jordan RichardNGO Committee on the United Nations & Sports

Chairman United States of America

Mr Jrais Mohammed Sultan M Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Delegate Saudi Arabia

Mr Juma Muhanna Fahad Qatar Olympic Committee Director of Planning & Development Qatar

Mr Jusnes GlennUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Corporate Relations Officer Great Britain

Ms Kadowaki Yuko Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee Representative Japan

Colonel Kalkaba Malboum HamadInternational Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF)

Member Cameroon

Mr Kaltschmitt Willy IOC Executive Board Member Guatemala

Dr Kang Joon-HoSeoul National University, Department of Sport Science

Global Sport Management Programme Republic of Korea

Ms Keller CordulaUnited Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP)

Administrative Assistant Switzerland

Ms Kelley Kate Kids Play International Programme Director United States of America

HE Mr Khiari Mohamed KhaledPermanent Mission of Tunisia to the United Nations

Ambassador United States of America

Mr Khoury Toni International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Lebanon

Mr Kidane Fekrou International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consultant France

Mr Kikoler Leslie Comitê Olímpico Brasileiro Rio 2016 Chief of Cabinet of Presidency Brazil

Mr Kim Yoon Suk2015 Gwangju Universiade Organising Committee

Secretary General Republic of Korea

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Ms Kim YeojinGovernment of the Republic of Korea, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Director for Diplomatic Missions Republic of Korea

Mr Kim JinsunInternational Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF)

Member Republic of Korea

Mr Kim ZoohwangPyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee

Director of International Relations Republic of Korea

Ms Kim MeeranPyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee

IOC Coordination Manager Republic of Korea

Mr Kirkeby MogensInternational Sport & Culture Association (ISCA)

President Denmark

Ms Konate DjenebaGovernment of Côte d’Ivoire, Ministry of Youth promotion, Sports & Recreation

Researcher Côte d’Ivoire

Mr Kope Jared University of Ottawa Graduate Student Canada

Mr Koss Johann Right To Play International President & Chief Executive Officer Canada

Mr Kouvelos IsidorosInternational Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF)

Member Greece

HE Mr Krasniqi Memli Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport Minister Kosovo

Ms Kroeger MarenUnited Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP)

Programme Officer & Assistant to the Special Adviser

Switzerland

Dr Kubota Jun Japan Sport Council Project Manager Japan

Dr Kukidome TakeshiJigoro Kano Memorial International Sport Institute

Executive Researcher Japan

Ms Kuo Sophia Women in Sports and Events Director United States of America

Mr Kyei Williams National Sports Authority Sports Development Officer Ghana

Dr Lanzoni Igor International Ju Jitsu Federation Vice President Italy

Mr Launsky-Tieffenthal Peter United NationsUnder-Secretary General for Communication and Public Information


Mr Lee SeunghoonGovernment of the Republic of Korea, Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism

Deputy Director Republic of Korea

Mr Lee Lee Nam Gwangju Summer Universiade 2015 Media Artist Republic of Korea

Ms Lee Chungmi NEST Foundation Manager Republic of Korea

Ms Lee HyunjuUnited Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP)

Development Partnership Officer Switzerland

Ms Lee Young Sook Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee Advisor United States of America

Mr Lemke WilfriedUnited Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP)

Special Advisor to the United Nations Secretary General

Switzerland

Ms Levchenko Marina Russian Olympic Committee Russian Federation

Mr Li Soo Hung Fine Holdings Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Republic of Korea

Mrs Lizandra Mireia Madrid 2020 International Relations Spain

Mr Lobo Sergio Comitê Olímpico Brasileiro Chief Financial Officer Brazil

Mr Lugo Gustavo Movimiento Nacional Cimarrón Director of International Cooperation Colombia

Mr Lukiyantsev Grigory E .Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

Senior Counsellor United States of America

Ms Lye Debbie UK Sport Director of International Development Great Britain

HE Mr Ma Young-samGovernment of the Republic of Korea, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Republic of Korea

Ms Maceachron Allison United Nations FoundationDirector of Business Council for the United Nations


Mrs Magalhaes Isabel Rio 2016 Media Relations Manager Brazil

Ms Magat Paz Self-employed Management, Sport for Development United States of America

Dr Maglione Rabela Julio César International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Uruguay

Mr Maki Charaf-EddineGovernment of Chad, Ministry of Youth & Sports

Deputy Secretary General Chad

Mr Makriyiannis SteliosPermanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations


Mr Maraj Burim Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport Political Advisor Kosovo

Ms Mascagni Katia International Olympic Committee (IOC)Head of relations with international organisations

Switzerland

Mrs Masoni De Morea Alicia Argentine Olympic Committee Vice President Argentina

Dr Matsumoto TsuyoshiUniversity of Tsukuba, Faculty of Health & Sport Science

Associate Professor Japan

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Ms Mattos Carolina BlazeSports America United States of America

Ms Mccracken Kathryn Right To Play Manager for Policy Canada

HE Mr Mclay JimNew Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations

Permanent Representative United States of America

Mr Merkel-Grafarend Katrin Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund Head of International Relations Germany

Mr Mesler Steve Classroom Champions, Inc . Executive Director United States of America

Mr Meylan Cédric Panathlon Club Lausanne Membre Switzerland

Ms Michaelis Vicki University of GeorgiaCarmical Distinguished Professor in Sports Journalism & Society


Ms Milan Nicola Istanbul 2020 Bid Committee Executive Assistant Turkey

Mr Miller Mike World Olympians Association Chief Executive Officer Great Britain

Mr Mingey David GlideSlope Brand Consulting/Sports Marketing United States of America

Mrs Mnara Amel Look 2001 Tunisia President France

Mr Mohammed Tariq Khelshala Secretary United States of America

Ms Molina Ubach Maria DoloresGovernment of Guatemala, Vice-Ministry of Sport & Recreation

Representative Guatemala

Mrs Monarski Lisa Classroom Champions, Inc . Board Member United States of America

Mrs Moneti Pescante Susanna International Olympic Committee (IOC) Guest Italy

Mr Moon Dae Sung International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Republic of Korea

Mr Mora Gomez David Institute of Sports & Recreation (INDER) Director Colombia

Mr Morini Robert UK Sport Head of International Development Great Britain

Mr Morris Stuart Williams (Bill)London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG)

Director of Ceremonies, Education & Live Sites

Great Britain

Ms Morris-Bender Caitlin NIKE, Inc .North America Executive Director of Access to Sport


Ms Munroe Amanda United States Institute of Peace Distance Learning Project Coordinator United States of America

Dr Mwaanga Oscar Southampton Solent University Associate Professor Great Britain

Ms Myler Cameron Kids Play International Athlete Ambassador United States of America

HE Mr Nagbe Eugene LennGovernment of Liberia, Ministry of Youth & Sports

Minister Liberia

Mr Nakamori Yasuhiro Japanese Olympic Committee Director of the Office of the President Japan

Mr Nelles Ralph Philipp Comité Olimpico Mexicano Member of the Executive Board Mexico

Prof Nesi Giuseppe University of Trento, Faculty of Law Professor & Dean Italy

Mr Ng Ser Miang IOC Executive Board Vice President Singapore

Dr Niilampti NyakaSoutheast Psych/Queens University of Charlotte

Sport Psychologist/Assistant Professor United States of America

HE Mr Nishibayashi MasuoGovernment of Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Japan

Mrs Niyonizigiye Dominique International Olympic Committee (IOC) Project Manager Switzerland

Mr Nujeidat GhaziGovernment of Israel, Ministry of Culture & Sport

Sport Supervisor & International Affair Coordinator SDP

Israel

Mr Nuzman Carlos Arthur International Olympic Committee (IOC) Honorary Member Brazil

Ms Oikonomou Iris United Nations Adviser United States of America

Mr Okafor Moses Olympic Council of Asia Sport Coordinator Kuwait

Mr Okeya Toshiyuki Japan Sport Council Project Manager & Academic Relations Japan

Mr Olvech LeandroInternational Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)

Director of Development Germany

Mr Osang Alexander Der Spiegel Reporter Germany

Me Oswald Denis International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Switzerland

HE Mr Ouedraogo YacoubaGovernment of Burkina Faso, Ministry of Sports & Recreation

Minister Burkina Faso

Mrs Paessler Tania Movisports International Relations Director Spain

HE Mrs Palli TheodoraInternational Olympic Truce Centre (IOTC)

Deputy Director Greece

Mrs Palli-Petralia FannyInternational Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF)

Vice President Greece

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Mr Palmer Walter UNI Global Union Sport PRO Head of Department Switzerland

Mr Pankin Alexander A .Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

First Deputy Permanent Representative United States of America

Mr Papaioannou Ioannis Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum Olympic Education Specialist Qatar

HE Mr Papandreou George A .International Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF)

Member Greece

Mrs Paquelet Christiane Comitê Olímpico Brasileiro Cultural Director Brazil

Mrs Park Su HyunPyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee

Special Advisor for International Relations

Republic of Korea

Ms Paterson Jan British Olympic Association Director of International Relations Great Britain

Mr Paulino Luís Antônio Government of Brazil, Ministry of Sports Head of Advisory Offices Brazil

Mr Pena Cobena Jorge Anibal International Military Sport CouncilChairman of Sport, Peace & Environment Commission

Ecuador

Ms Perez Mendez DanielaNational Collegiate Athletice Association

International intern United States of America

Dr Pescante Mario International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Italy

Mr Phokeer Jugdish DevGovernment of Mauritius, Ministry of Youth & Sports

Permanent Secretary Mauritius

HE Ms Picco IsabellePermanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations

Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiairy Permanent Representative


Ms Pietro AgataYouth Academy (Powszechna Ajademia Modziey; Warszawa)

Leader in Sport Section Poland

Dr Pigozzi FabioInternational Federation of Sports Medicine

President Switzerland

Ms Pike Rebecca Prince’s Trust National Programme Manager Great Britain

Mr Pinto Alessandro International Center for Sport Security Manager of Save the Dream Programme Qatar

Dr Popovski SashoOlympic Committee of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Secretary GeneralThe Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Mr Pradhan Dhruba Bahadur Nepal Olympic Committee President Nepal

Mrs Probst Nancy United States Olympic Committee Guest United States of America

Mr Probst Iii Lawrence IOC International Relations Commission Member United States of America

Mr Quiñones José Peruvian Olympic Committee President Peru

Mr Quintero Medina Juan Camilo Institute of Sports & Recrations (INDER) Advisor Colombia

Ms Raffle MelanieFoundation for Global Sports Development

Vice President of Operations United States of America

Mr Rajoub Jibril Palestine Olympic Committee President Palestine

Dr Rathee Nirmaljit Delaware State University Teacher United States of America

Mr Ratzan Scott Anheuser-Busch InBevVice President of Global Corporate Affairs


HE Mr Rebelo José Aldo Government of Brazil, Ministry of Sports Minister Brazil

Mr Reedie Craig IOC Executive Board Vice President Great Britain

Mrs Reliford Lisa United States Olympic Committee Director of Meeting and Event Services United States of America

Dr Richard Arnaud French National Olympic Studies Center Vice President France

HE Mr Ritoo SatyaprakashGovernment of Mauritius, Ministry of Youth & Sports

Minister Mauritius

Mr Ritschard KunoInternational Waterski & Wakeboard Federation

President Switzerland

Mr Rivera Hector US Government and AcademiaPhD Student of International Development


The Rt Honourable

Robertson Hugh UK Department for Culture, Media & Sport

Minister for Sport and Tourism Great Britain

Mr Roebuck Matthew Transplant Sport UK Consultant Great Britain

Ms Rogge Anne International Olympic Committee (IOC) Guest Switzerland

Dr Rogge Jacques International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Switzerland

Ms Rosales Hernandez Monica IleanaGovernment of Guatemala, Vice-Ministry of Sport & Recreation

Advisor Guatemala

Dr Rosandich Thomas United States Sports Academy President & Chief Executive Officer United States of America

Mr Ruben Charles Jean Gary JuniorGovernment of the Dominican Republic, Ministry of Sports

Coordinador of the Programme Dominican Republic-Haiti

Dominican Republic

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Ms Ruggiero Angela International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member United States of America

Mr . Rushman Nigel Peace & Sport Advisor to the President Monaco

Mr Sabharwal Sunil International Fair Play Committee Treasurer United States of America

Mrs Sabharwal Gabrielle Peace & Sport USA Secretary General United States of America

Ms Salamanca MariaPermanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations

Advisor United States of America

Mrs Salamatou Larai Journalist Cameroon

Ms Salman FarishaPermanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations


Mr Sandusky Patrick United States Olympic Committee Chief of Communications United States of America

Mr Santos De Oliveira BrunoPermanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations


Dr Schiller Harvey IOC Women and Sport Commission Member United States of America

Mr Schiotz Jan Eirik International Judo Federation (IJF)Head Director of the Judo for Peace Commission

Norway

Mr Schneider Tim SportsTravel Magazine Publisher United States of America

Mr Seales Brian United NationsUnited Nations Inter Agency Games Coordinator


Mr Sealy Austin L . International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Barbados

Mr Sebwe Dionysius Ministry of Youth & Sports Deputy Minister for Sports Liberia

Mr Sehaibani Mohammed S Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Delegate Saudi Arabia

Mr Selim Amr Sports & Fitness Magazine Chairman Egypt

Mrs Shalabi Susan Palestine Football Association Director for International Relations

Dr Shimizu SatoshiUniversity of Tsukuba, Faculty of Health & Sport Science

Dean Japan

Ms Shrestha Niva Jon Tibbs Associates Ltd Public Relations Great Britain

Mr Shuto Hisao Tokyo 2020 Bid CommitteeDirector of International Communications

Japan

Ms Sibilski Agnes Harvard University Student United States of America

Dr Sibilski Leszek University of Maryland Lecturer United States of America

Ms Silva Cristina United NationsUnited Nations Inter Agency Games Coordinator


Ms Sithole Venah Sekai Sheridan College Student Canada

Mr Sithole Thomas Amos Ganda International Olympic Committee (IOC)Director of International Cooperation & Development

Switzerland

Ms Sithole Venah Shamiso Austin Community College Student United States of America

Ms Sithole Tafadzwa United States Sports Academy Student United States of America

Ms Skale NadinePermanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations

Development Affairs United States of America

Mr Soldi Alessandro SoccerFours Strategy Consultant United States of America

Ms Solstad Gerd MarieUnited Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP)

Programme Officer Sport for Development and Peace International Working Group

Switzerland

Ms Soro Sirebe Fereta NathalieGovernment of Côte d’Ivoire, Ministry of Youth promotion, Sports & Recreation

National Director of projects supporting the empowerment of youth organisations

Côte d’Ivoire

Mrs Stikovac Clark Jadranka Generations For Peace Board Member Jordan

Mr Stolyarov Igor Sochi 2014 Vice President of Marketing Russian Federation

Mr Stone PeterPermanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations

Adviser United States of America

Mr Stull Rob World Olympians Association Partnerships & Events United States of America

Mr Sullivan Chris United States Olympic Committee Chief Bid Officer United States of America

Mr Sumi JunichiPermanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations


Ms Sung Ki Youn Embassy of Korea Legislative Researcher United States of America

Mr Sverdrup MagnusNorwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee & Confederation of Sports

Special Adviser Norway

Mrs Szewinska Irena International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Poland

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Ms Taheripour MoriUS Agency for International Development

Senior Advisor on Sport for Development


Mr Takeda Tsunekazu International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Japan

Ms Telles Ribeiro AdrianaPermanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations


Mr Tepper GlennInternational Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)

Deputy Chief Executive Officer Australia

Mr Theodoroupoulos Panagiotis Ju Jitsu International Federation President Italy

Mr Thompson Noel Thompson Global Chief Executive Officer United States of America

Ms Tompkins Abigail United States Olympic Committee Manager Special Projects United States of America

Mr Treiber Harald MartinGovernment of the Republic of Austria, Ministry of Sports

Head of Department Austria

Dr Trkulja Jelena Qatar Museums Authority Director of Education Qatar

Mr Ulich DavidFoundation for Global Sports Development

Executive Board Member United States of America

Dr Ungerleider StevenFoundation for Global Sports Development

Executive Board Member United States of America

Ms Uribe Cenaida Peruvian Olympic Committee Member Peru

Mr Ustinov Evgeny A .Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations


Ms Valencia Manuela Institute of Sports & Recreation (INDER) IR consultant Colombia

Mrs Vargas Talia Peruvian Olympic Committee Member Peru

Mr Vargas Daetz Sergio Guatemalan Olympic Committee Consultant Guatemala

Mr Vaughan Richard Badminton Ireland Chief Executive Officer Great Britain

Ms Velasquez Alejandra Institute of Sports & Recrations (INDER) International Negotiator Colombia

Dr Vesper Michael Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund Director General Germany

Mr Visacki Djordje Olympic Committee of Serbia Secretary General Serbia

Mr Volken Mateo International Olympic Committee (IOC) Event Coordinator Switzerland

Mr Wang Yongshun University of Virginia Student United States of America

Mr Ware Alyn Basel Peace Office Director Switzerland

Mrs Warner Britta International Olympic Committee (IOC) Communications Manager Switzerland

Ms Warren Sarah Right To PlaySenior Director for Policy, Evaluation & Institutional Partnerships

Canada

Mr Watts ChristopherPresident’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition

Strategic Partnerships & Special Projects


Mr Webb Andrew Université Laval Doctoral Student Canada

Ms Weeks Sandy United States Olympic Committee IT Special Projects Event Planner United States of America

Dr Werthein Gerardo International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member Argentina

Ms Whitbeck Melissa International Olympic Committee (IOC) Guest Guatemala

Ms Whitehorne Patricia BBC Representative Great Britain

Ms Whiteside Kelly USA Today Reporter United States of America

Dr Whitley Meredith Adelphi University Assistant Professor United States of America

Mr Wolfensohn JamesInternational Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF)

Member United States of America

Mr Wolff HerbertNederlands Olympisch Comité* Nederlandse Sport Federatie

Head of International Relations Netherlands

Mr Wolff Eli Brown University Director of Sport & Development United States of America

Mr Wu Ching-Kuo IOC Executive Board Member Chinese Taipei

Ms Yamada Etsuko Japan Sport CouncilDepartment of Information & International Relations

Japan

Dr Yi JiandongWeatherhead East Asian Institute of Columbia University

Visiting Scholar United States of America

Ms Yoon Liv University of British Columbia Co-Executive & Treasurer Canada

Mr Yoon KangroPyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee

Advisor Republic of Korea

Mr Yu Zaiqing International Olympic Committee (IOC) MemberPeople’s Republic of China

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Mrs Zabell Theresa Madrid 2020International Relations Chief Executive Officer

Spain

Mr Zagaynov Evgeny T .Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

Deputy Permanent Representative United States of America

Mr Zhukov Alexander IOC International Relations Commission Member Russian Federation

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