Programme

Sport – A Space for Trust

DYNAMICS OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Panel Session
Pavilion G, Conference Hall G3

In recent years, world sport has often become entangled with the demonstration of national political ambitions and susceptible to sanctions, and the word ‘boycott’ has once again become part of the rhetoric accompanying major competitions. The reputation of and public trust in sport has, to a greater extent, come under scrutiny from a sceptical media and populace. How can we ensure that the key decisions in world sport are made transparently and independently? What steps must be taken to strengthen Russia’s position in international sporting events while taking into consideration current tendencies? Are there examples of Russia successfully applying ‘soft power’ in the integrated processes of world sport, and contributing to its reform? How realistic are Russia’s chances in bidding to host major sporting events in the context of new agreements? How can the training centres for Russia’s sporting teams become platforms for reinforcing confidence in Russian sport in the world arena?

Moderator:
Konstantin Vybornov , Head of Information Service, Media Relations Officer, Russian Olympic Committee

Panellists
Jordi Bertomeu , Chief Executive Officer, Euroleague Basketball
Alexander Zhukov , First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation; President of the Russian Olympic Committee
Aleksandr Karelin , Three-Time Olympic Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling
Sergey Karyakin , Chess Grandmaster
Pavel Kolobkov , Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation
Yulia Miroshnikova , Deputy Head,The Federal Biomedical Agency
Renato Ciuchini , Chief Commercial Officer, Rio 2016 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games

Broadcast

Key moments

“I believe that social accountability of business should go as follows: be specific and choose what needs your support the most. Be empathetic.”
Vasily Titov
First Deputy President and Chairman of the Management Board, VTB Bank
“We are actively involved in all international organizations, such as the IOC, and above all, we strive for integrity of the Olympic movement and the Olympic ideals – the ideals we pass on to our children.”
Alexander Zhukov
First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation; President of the Russian Olympic Committee
“Sport is one of the few things today that can unite people and create a positive attitude. Turning it into an instrument of political warfare is nothing less than a crime.”
Alexander Zhukov
First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation; President of the Russian Olympic Committee
“Once all the anti-doping reforms are put in place, our anti-doping organization would be among the world’s most airtight.”
Pavel Kolobkov
Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation
“Sport transcends national borders.”
Pavel Kolobkov
Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation
“Business wants to be associated with integrity and transparency, rather than deceit or corruption.”
Pavel Kolobkov
Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation
“We remain a part of the international sports community and I am positive that we will overcome all our crises – but only if our global partners cooperate with us.”
Pavel Kolobkov
Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation
The key point is to create a clear and concise language easily translatable into another – the language of sport.
Aleksandr Karelin
Three-Time Olympic Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling
It is very important that organizations like FIFA and IOC build trust relationships with the local people.
Renato Ciuchini
Chief Commercial Officer, Rio 2016 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games
“If you aren’t present when a rule set or an evaluation policy is being formed, you cannot expect your voice or interests to be taken into consideration later. This is a natural process and is to be expected.”
Vasily Titov
First Deputy President and Chairman of the Management Board, VTB Bank