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August 14, 2026

Theodorus Antonides: The Forgotten Torchbearer

Dear EOA Family, together with the Dutch van den Broek brothers, we are pleased to present the full feature about their fantastic research project into the 1732 book Olympia by Theodorus Antonides — the oldest printed book in the world dedicated exclusively to the Olympic Games. Enjoy reading! OLYMPIA: The Quest for the Olympic Spirit…

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August 7, 2026

Olympic Day in Germany – EOA Family Celebrates Olympic Day (VIII)

The Olympic Day 2026 once again demonstrated the power of sport to connect people, inspire movement, and promote Olympic values across Germany. Under the global theme “Let’s Move”, numerous activities encouraged children, young people, and communities to embrace an active lifestyle and experience the spirit of the Olympic Movement. The central German Olympic Day event,…
August 2, 2026

Olympic Day Run in Zagreb Brings Together Olympians, Recreational Runners and First-Time Participants – EOA Family celebrates Olympic Day (VII)

Despite persistent rain, more than 400 participants gathered at Zagreb’s Jarun Lake for the 8th edition of the Olympic Day Run, organised by the Croatian Olympic Academy to celebrate Olympic Day. The event was opened by Saša Ceraj, Director of the Croatian Olympic Academy, who welcomed participants before the start of the race and thanked…
August 1, 2026

OLYMPIC DAY FESTIVAL CELEBRATED IN BELARUS – EOA Family Celebrates Olympic Day (VI)

On 27 June, the National Olympic Stadium Dinamo in Minsk became the venue for the Olympic Day Festival, an annual celebration promoting Olympic values and encouraging participation in sport. More than 10,000 children, young people and adults took part in the event organised by the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus and the…
July 24, 2026

Olympic Day in France: CNOSF and the French National Olympic Academy strengthen their cooperation – EOA Family celebrates Olympic Day (V)

On 23 June 2026, the French National Olympic Academy (ANOF) celebrated Olympic Day at the Château de Mirville, the historic residence of Pierre de Coubertin’s family in Normandy. The event brought together nearly 200 primary and secondary school pupils for a day dedicated to Olympic education, sport and culture. Throughout the day, participants took part…
July 22, 2026

Olympic Updates from Ukraine – EOA Family celebrates Olympic Day (IV)

In the fourth part of our series on the occasion of Olympic Day, we are pleased to share updates from Ukraine. Just like with Austria in Part III, we again have the opportunity to present both Olympic day activities and an educational project. Students unite to celebrate Olympic Day To celebrate Olympic Day, the National…
July 21, 2026

EOA proudly introduces new partner EUSA

At European Universities Games 2026 in Salerno, Italy, the European University Sports Association (EUSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Olympic Academies (EOA), marking the beginning of a strategic alliance to strengthen university sport and promote Olympic values across Europe. The partnership will foster educational programmes, knowledge exchange, and joint initiatives that empower young people…
July 20, 2026

EOA Family celebrates Olympic Day (III)

We continue our series regarding the celebrations of the EOA Family on the occasion of Olympic Day. Today, we are happy to take a look at the joint activities of the Austrian Olympic Committee and the Austrian Olympic Academy. Olympic Day All six Olympic Centers in Austria celebrated Olympic Day 2026 with a series of…
July 18, 2026

From the Birth of the Modern Olympic Movement to New Milestones in Olympic History – Part 3

In the final selection of posters from the 2026 International Olympic History Youth Competition, the European Olympic Academies are pleased to present the creative works of Young Olympic Ambassadors from Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Türkiye. Three of these posters focus on countries that stood at the very origins of the modern Olympic Movement. Austria, Hungary,…
July 17, 2026

Olympic Day 2026 Across Albania: From North to South, Communities Unite Through Olympic Values – EOA Family Celebrates Olympic Day (II)

With great pleasure we continue to look back to the Olympic Day activities of our members! In todays second part the celebrations in Albania are in the spotlight. The spirit of the Olympic Movement reached communities across Albania during the Olympic Day 2026 celebrations, bringing together thousands of students, teachers, parents, athletes, volunteers, municipalities, and…
July 15, 2026

Four More European Posters Highlight the Olympic Journey to Independence – Part 2

Following the presentation of the award-winning entries from the 2026 International Olympic History Youth Competition, the European Olympic Academies are pleased to showcase four more outstanding posters created by Young Olympic Ambassadors from Albania, Armenia, Latvia, and Ukraine. Although each poster tells a unique national story, they share a common theme: the evolution of Olympic…