This collection of brochures of the United Nations Inter-Agency Games was donated by Jean Lambert to the "Saturday Sports Society" on the occasion of its 60^th anniversary celebrations in 1993.

His donation enabled the (now) S&L to compile the pertinent dates and information concerning the 25-year history of the UNIAG and to present it herewith as the JEAN LAMBERT COLLECTION on the occasion of his 70^th birthday in 1996.

Jean was a striking example of outstanding sportsmanship. In his early youth, he started with cycling and football, but soon dedicated his energy to table tennis. He obtained his first permit in 1939. Over the years he won a countless number of competitions, tournaments, titles, trophies, cups and medals, inter alia, the Swiss National Veteran Championship in mixed doubles with Jeanine Baeber in 1992/93.

Throughout his professional career in the ILO, he was highly dedicated to the cause of the Office and always showed a great spirit of solidarity and companionship with his colleagues.

In 1977 he founded the ILO Table Tennis Section to share his talent and enthusiasm with other colleagues. He remains its Honorary President. His initiative and determination to achieve progress and results marked the road to success. After winning several league championships, the ILO table tennis team reached the Swiss National A League, as one of the six best teams in Switzerland. Since the ILO premises did not meet the required standard for A League competition, the ILO table tennis team merged with another club which did fulfil the prescribed requirements. In that combination, the ILO table tennis team won the supreme Swiss championship in 1994/95 and stayed in second place in 1995/96.

With regards to the UNIAG, Jean participated 24 times ouf of 25 as an active player which also represents a remarkable record. The ILO team has won the table tennis tournament of the Games on several occasions, including the one in 1996 which thus marked an excellent contribution to Jean's 70^th birthday.

Sadly, Jean passed away on 5 November 2000.