:quality(85)//cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/77G4FF2JJ5FQVFUWPIH2O2CPAY.jpg "5 months before the Gymnasiade ISF U15 Brazil-Rio de Janeiro 1")
Brazil-Rio de Janeiro, ISF Family gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the inspection visit and the final preparations for this extraordinary event.
An opportunity for the ISF delegation including ISF President Mr. Laurent Petrynka, ISF Delegate for Gymnasiade U15 Mr. Youssef Belqasmi, CBDE President Mr. Antônio Hora Filho, Secretaries General from the ISF and the CBDE and 20 technical presidents, with their counterparts the colleagues of the CBDE to visit and finalize all the details related to the sites, the accommodations, the logistics, the security and the sports and educational programs.
A high-level meeting was planned during the visit with the Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro. “We are very happy to host an event that involves several countries. This is another demonstration that the state of Rio has consolidated its potential and credibility to host major sporting events. We are strengthening an important chain in the state, which, in addition to leveraging the segment, is moving tourism and our economy ”. Said the governor, Claudio Castro.
”We are also aware of the power and usefulness of Physical Education and Sport while conveying important educational values. Therefore, at ISF, we firmly believe that education through sport can make a difference and prepare a better world for our future generations. Every day, the ISF grows to provide strong and qualitative support to LOCs in the joint organization of the best school sporting events. We are expecting an incredible edition of the U15 edition of the Gymnasiade where school athletes from all over the world will compete in 22 sports!
We are here, Technical Chairs of the ISF, CBDE and ISF, to work together to provide the best experience for every participating athlete. The competitions will take place at the Olympic venues of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and this is the key moment and experience for every student, athlete and coach. See you in Brazil! declared the president of the ISF, Laurent Petrynka.
For the president of the CBDE, Antônio Hora Filho, Rio de Janeiro stands out internationally as a sporting benchmark. once again, the government of Rio demonstrates its commitment to the sport, education and culture of our people.
Special thanks to Ms. Ana Moser, Minister of Sports and Mr. Rafael Picciani, Secretary of Sports and Recreation of the State of Rio de Janeiro for their support for the development of school sports in Brazil and for schoolchildren around the world !
ABOUT ISF: Founded in 1972, the International School Sport Federation (ISF) is a not-for-profit international sports organization, acting as an umbrella organization and governing body for national school sport organizations worldwide, organized sport and educational events for young people aged 6 to 18. years.
Recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 1995, the ISF currently consists of 132 members across five continents hosting over 10 events per year and has over 30 different sports included in its competition, a key ISF vision , A world where sport and education provide opportunities for all students to empower themselves, become active citizens and foster healthier communities .
For more information: https://www.isfsports.org