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Key Findings Reveal European Sports Organisations Are in Early Development Stage in Safeguarding Readiness
Research conducted by the Building European Safe Sport Together (BESST) project indicates that the majority of European sports organisations are still in the infancy stage of safeguarding readiness. These findings highlight the essential need for prioritisation and resources to strengthen awareness and capacity for effective safeguarding measures and, most importantly, to drive a culture change…
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Planting Hope and Protecting the Environment
Team Israel and Sderot Residents Plant a New Climate Forest Ahead of Paris 2024 In a significant step toward promoting sustainability in sports, the Olympic Committee of Israel (NOC) has spearheaded a national initiative over the past year, uniting sports federations, athletes, and fans to address the climate crisis. As part of this ongoing effort,…
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EFPM 30th Anniversary Congress in Mardin
The European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) marked its 30th anniversary in Mardin, Türkiye, from October 21-24, 2024, with the theme “Fair Play Education to Overcome Violence, Bullying, and Cheating in Sport.” Ivans Klementjevs, Vice-President of the European Olympic Academies (EOA) and an Olympic medalist in sprint canoeing, attended this landmark congress. His visit underlined the…
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BESST Project Showcased at Days of NOC Slovenia 2024
Driving Safe Sport Forward Key findings from the Building European Safe Sport Together (BESST) project were showcased during the Olympic Committee of Slovenia (OKS) Days on October 15-16, 2024, in Portorož, Slovenia. Co-funded by the European Union, the BESST project focuses on fostering a sports environment in Europe that is free from misconduct and transgressive…
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EOA Congress in Olympia: Perspectives on the Olympic Movement after the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
The Sixth EOA Congress, held from September 24-28, 2024, in the historical setting of Olympia, Greece, brought together Olympic experts, academics, and National Olympic Academies (NOA) from across Europe. With the theme “Perspectives on the Olympic Movement after the Paris Games”, this year’s Congress was among the first international forums to explore the evolving role…
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EOA Flame Award winners 2024 received trophies
At the EOA Congress in Olympia on September 27, 2024, we proudly celebrated the winners of the EOA Flame Awards during a special ceremony. This year’s awards recognised outstanding projects that have significantly contributed to preserving Olympic Heritage and advancing Olympic Education. The trophies were presented to the delegates of the National Olympic Academy of…
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Final Preparations Underway for the EOA Congress in Olympia 2024
With just one day remaining until our Sixth Congress kicks off in Olympia, we are working at full capacity together with the Hellenic Olympic Academy (HOA) to ensure the event meets high expectations and runs smoothly. Preparations have reached their final stage, and the excitement is palpable as the opportunity to welcome the delegates in…
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EOA Flame Award Olympic Education : Winners 2024
The Olympic Academies of Greece and Germany set a strong example of how to successfully integrate and promote Olympic values within national education systems. Through their projects, they have strengthened their long-standing commitment in anticipation of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This initiative serves as a blueprint for other National Olympic Academies to follow. Project:…
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EOA Flame Award Olympic Heritage: Winner 2024
The French Olympic Academy takes a pioneering approach to preserving the past. Their initiative empowers the public to actively contribute sports-related materials to archives, ensuring that this vital part of French history is available for future generations. Project: “The Great Collection of Sports Archives” (Grande Collecte des Archives du Sport)Organisation: National Olympic Academy of France…
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United Nations Refugee Agency Receives ‘Fair Play for Peace’ Award
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been awarded the prestigious ‘Fair Play for Peace’ award by our partner, the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM), honouring its significant contribution to promoting the positive values of peace and solidarity through sport. This annual award is given to institutions or associations that have had a…
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EOA Attends Maccabi Memorial ceremony
In the run-up to the European Maccabi Youth Games (EMYG) 2024 in London, the juniors of the Maccabi Germany delegation completed an intensive pre-camp in Frankfurt. It was characterised by challenging training sessions, informative educational seminars, a joint Shabbat celebration and a moving memorial ceremony for the victims of the 1972 Olympic attacks. EOA President…