On October 28, the conference “Why Talk About Sport Today?”, held at VIDENA, brought together more than 100 sports professionals and managers to discuss the sector’s challenges and opportunities, with an emphasis on sport as a right and its contribution to well-being and inclusion.
In his keynote address, Gabriel Calderón Pellegrino highlighted the importance of sports management that takes into account the different dimensions of an athlete’s development, from talent and mental preparation to tactical intelligence and the environment that supports their training.
The event also featured an opening panel that helped broaden the discussion. Ivonne González, Executive Director of Fútbol Más Peru, highlighted the potential of sport to promote socio-emotional well-being and peaceful coexistence, particularly in highly vulnerable communities.
Silvia Lavandera, Director of Institutional Relations at Universidad Europea, emphasized the value of scientific research as a tool for generating knowledge, understanding the challenges facing the sector, and helping improve sports practice.
For his part, Rony Salazar Martínez, Director of the National Directorate of Sports Training and Technical Development at the IPD, underscored the importance of strengthening the capacities of sports professionals and promoting the professionalization of the sector.
Source: www.unesco.org
