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With the collaboration of the FNAC Monaco Bookstore 

Every year, SPORTELMonaco brings out the best literary production on sports by organizing the international competition for the Best Illustrated Sports Book.

For the 12th consecutive year, this Prize honors 2 books whose originality, rich and well-chosen illustrations enable us to deeply dive into the emotion of sport.

Last year, 34 books from 5 countries were pre-selected to participate in the competition.

Next October 13, the winners will receive their prizes during the SPORTEL Golden Podium Awards Ceremony, rewarding the world's best sports TV images of the year.

A Jury composed of professionals from the fields of journalism, publishing and sports will designate the winners with the support of our 2 prestigious sponsors:

The French National Olympic and Sports Committee
Prize : 1,500 Euros
The Monaco Olympic Committee
Prize : 700 Euros

 

 The Prizes are granted to the author of the winning books.
 

2009 Jury of the International Prize for the Best Illustrated Sports Book:

Mr Benoit Heimermann (President) - International Reporter
Mr Simon Clegg - Chief Executive of Ipswich Town Football Club
Mrs Yvette Lambin-Berti - Secretary General of the Monaco Olympic Committee
Mr Christian Montaignac - Writer
Mr Bernard Spindler - Writer
Ms Soria Zidelkhile - Communication Manager of the FNOSC

Mr Renaud de Laborderie - Secretary of the Prize for the Best Illustrated Sports Books

 

For further information, please contact Virginie Zeghdar, Communication & Press Coordinator

 

The SPORTELMonaco 2009 winning books


SPORTELMonaco 1st Prize

«Grace au Sport »

by David Lortholary
PANINI France
France
Prize awarded by the Monaco Olympic Committee

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SPORTELMonaco 2nd Prize

« Spanish Castle to White Night, The Race Around the World »

by Mark Chisnell
DAKINI BOOKS LTD.
United Kingdom
Prize awarded by the French National Olympic Committee

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Special Mention

« Louison Bobet »

by Jean-Paul Ollivier
EDITIONS PALANTINES
France
Jury Special Mention

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