The Vatican seeks to chart a new path in the Olympic Movement
After Mediterranean Games, The Vatican’s goal is to take part in international sport with ‘some significance, beyond the pure competition.’
Vatican City primed for debut at Mediterranean Games
The religious city-state is only a few hours out from its debut at a major international multi-sport event. Monsignor Melchor Jose Sanchez de Toca y Alameda, head of The Vatican‘s delegation, explains the significance of the moment to Around the Rings.
Vatican Athletics making great strides within the Olympic movement
Vatican City sport minister Monsignor Sanchez de Toca discusses the independent city-state’s most recent ascents and aspirations within “the brotherhood” of world sport. Vatican Athletics representatives attended the Vuokatti 2022 ‘Flame Lighting’ in Rome.
Vatican City takes another big step towards Olympic inclusion
Vatican City has been approved as the 211th member of World Taekwondo. The approval represents another significant millstone for the city state as it continues down a path that may lead to Olympic inclusion.
Vatican City gains cycling federation membership, a significant step towards realizing an Olympic dream
The UCI granted the Vatican membership during the organization’s 190th Congress, becoming the first international sports federation to do so.
World Taekwondo Visits Pope Francis - Federation Focus
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Pope Granted Honorary Taekwondo Black Belt at Meeting in Vatican
WTF President Chungwon Choue was received by Pope Francis in the Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
Pope Francis Wishes Athletes Good Luck for the Rio 2016 Paralympics
Pope Francis wished good luck to everyone competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in St Peter’s Square on Aug.24.
Vatican City Increases IOC Ties
(ATR) The IOC and the Holy See are exploring the possibility of opening a liaison office between the two.
No Vatican Venue for Rome 2024
(ATR) Giovanni Malagò says Rome 2024 bid will not use the Vatican as a venue for religious purposes.
