LONDON, February 7, 2012 – The winners of the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards were unveiled at a globally televised Awards Ceremony in London. Among the highlights were a record-equalling fourth Laureus Award for US surfer Kelly Slater and a double success for Northern Ireland golf with both Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy being honoured. FC Barcelona at last won the Laureus Team of the Year Award after their fourth Nomination.

On January 30, 2012 Ms. Katalin Bogyay, President of UNESCO General Conference, received Dr. Jenő Kamuti, President of CIFP, in the UNESCO House in Paris, France. Jean Durry, Secretary General of CIFP, was also present at the talks.

INNSBRUCK January 23, 2012 - IOC President Jacques Rogge dubbed the first Winter Youth Olympic Games "refreshing" and has claimed they could help strengthen the fight against doping in sport.As at the first Summer Youth Olympics in Singapore, organisers laid on a cultural and education programme for the Athletes who were encouraged to take part in events including practical sessions on Alpine safety.

Fair play gives sport the character of beauty.

'Fair play is an essential part of sport' says Dr Alois Hechenberger, professor of sports games at the University of Innsbruck and developer of various team building activities.