On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6, Joel Bouzou, President of the French Modern Pentathlon Federation and President-Founder of the international organization Peace and Sport, shared a strong statement emphasizing the crucial role of sport in education and building a fairer society.
Sport: A Classroom for Peace According to Joel Bouzou, peace is not an abstract concept; it is concretely forged on sports fields. With 273 million children worldwide deprived of education, sport becomes an essential alternative educational tool.
“Using sport intentionally as an educational tool, it becomes a practical and vibrant classroom where values are experienced and not just taught.”
Through sports practice, young people learn respect for rules, emotional control, and cooperation to achieve common goals. These “micro-peace” spaces, when multiplied, transform families, schools, and communities sustainably.
The Modern Pentathlon family mobilized for the #WhiteCard Symbolizing this global mobilization, the #WhiteCard represents a commitment to peace. Unlike the red card that excludes, the white card is a symbol of inclusion, fairness, and solidarity.
As members of the federation, athletes, coaches, and volunteers, we carry these values daily through the disciplines of our sport. The Modern Pentathlon, with its history and standards, embodies perfectly the balance between personal discipline and universal respect.
A Call to Collective Action President Bouzou calls on the entire sports world, from government bodies to local clubs, to invest in ensuring safe and inclusive access to sport for every child. Raising the #WhiteCard is a commitment to protecting children’s rights and fostering peace at its source.
The FFPM fully aligns with this message and invites all its licensees to share their commitment to a more peaceful world through sport.
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