News Archive

Munana Gatera, the art heptathlonist
For the first time in the meeting’s history the painting is made by an African artist. Munan Gatera was born in Ruanda on March, 12th 1974. He arrived in Belgium at the age of 13, first in Beauraing and then in Aywaille but he now lives and works in St Gilles (Brussels).

Thousand Hills of Hope
It is no coincidence that a painter from Ruanda was approached. The Memorial wants to put Ruanda in the spotlights with the new charity project “Thousand Hills of Hope”, represented by Imana Truyers.

Paralympic pre program, supported by Engie Electrabel
True to its mission, the AG Memorial Van Damme has two Paralympic events on the program, in collaboration with Engie Electrabel who is also a partner of the Belgian Paralympic Committee.

Nafi Thiam at opening AG Memorial in Liège on May, 6th
St Lambert Square in Liège has the honor to host the kick off edition of the 2017 AG Memorial Series on May, 6th. A High Jump competition with Nafi Thiam, a junior high jump competition and a Kids Athletics program will bring athletics straight in the heart of a number of Belgian cities.

Crommen en Soccol triumph in Brussels 10K
Piet Crommen and Manuela Soccol have won a sunny Brussels 10k. With a start and finish on the legendary track of the King Baudouin Stadium, the event proved to be an unforgettable running experience for everyone involved.

Enjoy the spring sun on a unique 10k with start and finish on the track!
This Sunday 9 April Brussels will host the third edition of the Brussels 10k. Take this unique opportunity to start and finish on the infamous track of the King Baudouin Stadium and discover the most beautiful spots in the area.

Meert hands the baton to Van Branteghem
At the occasion of the presentation of the 41st AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme Meeting Director Wilfried Meert announced that he hands the baton to Cédric Van Branteghem.

A long build up to the AG Memorial Van Damme
Officially the 41st AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme will be launched on Sunday, April 9th in the King Baudouin Stadium at the occasion of the Brussels 10K. In 2017 the successful series of AG Urban Memorial Van Damme that brings the sports close to the people will also be held throughout the country.

AG Insurance extends partnerschap with Memorial Van Damme until 2018
AG Insurance and the Memorial Van Damme unite their forces since 2014 for the organization of one of the most prestigious events of the country. This partnerships has been continued through to 2017 and 2018. It is an important step in the sponsoring strategy of AG Insurance.
