Recently, The Institute for International Sport was privileged to host Claes Nobel, acclaimed environmentalist and senior member of the Nobel Peace Prize family. The objective of Mr. Nobel’s visit was to lend his support to the World Youth Peace Summit and World Scholar-Athlete Games. 81 years young, Mr. Nobel presided over a press conference at the State House in Rhode Island, convened by Governor Lincoln Chafee. He then delivered two magnificent speeches in Bristol, Connecticut and Hartford, Connecticut. Both speeches produced standing ovations. Mr. Nobel’s message of support was a great boost to the World Youth Peace Summit.
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