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The International Olympic Academy inaugurates the IOA Awards

According to the latest report of one of our partners, the International Olympic Academy inaugurated the IOA Awards on 21 May 2026. It was a ceremony filled with emotion and international significance in Ancient Olympia as part of the 19th International Session for National Olympic Academies and National Olympic Committees. The inauguration was held with […]

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New Erasmus+ project SAFE officially launched

The kick-off meeting of the new Erasmus+ project SAFE – safeguarding approaches focusing on grassroots sport environment took place on 18–19 March 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Hosted by the European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation (ENGSO) all partners gathered together in person for the first time to start the project, exchange expertise and agree on management, coordination

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Seventh EOA Congress Prague in Review

The Seventh EOA Congress, held from October 6 to 10, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic, brought together representatives of 30 National Olympic Academies (NOAs), Olympic experts, and institutional partners from across Europe. Under the theme “Current Issues and Developments of the Olympic Movement”, the Congress continued the EOA’s mission of fostering exchange and cooperation between

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Conclusions of the Eighth EOA General Assembly in Prague

The Eighth General Assembly of the European Olympic Academies (EOA) took place on October 9, 2025, in Prague, marking the conclusion of the Seventh EOA Congress. Hosted at the Grand Majestic Plaza Hotel, the meeting gathered representatives from 26 National Olympic Academies (NOAs), alongside observers from partner organisations including the International Olympic Academy (IOA), the

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The EOA Flame Award Trophies

EOA Flame Awards 2025 Presented at the Gala Dinner in Prague

At the Gala Dinner of the Seventh EOA Congress in Prague, held on 7 October 2025 at the historic Tyrš House, the European Olympic Academies (EOA) proudly presented the EOA Flame Awards 2025, celebrating outstanding contributions to Olympic education and heritage across Europe. This year’s ceremony symbolically bridged the past and present of the Olympic

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The Seventh EOA Congress has officially been opened in Prague

The Seventh Congress of the European Olympic Academies (EOA) was officially opened today in Prague, Czech Republic, under the patronage of the European Olympic Committees (EOC). EOA President Prof. Manfred Laemmer and Alexandr Kliment, President of the Czech Olympic Academy, formally inaugurated the event and welcomed more than 60 guests including delegates from 30 National

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EOA Flame Award Olympic Education : Winners 2025

The European Olympic Academies (EOA) proudly announce the winners of the EOA Flame Award 2025 in the category Olympic Education. This year, the Serbian Olympic Academy and the German Olympic Academy were recognised for their remarkable contributions to promoting Olympic values and education across generations. Project: Olympic Education in Action – Serbia’s “Promotion of Olympic

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EOA Flame Award Olympic Heritage : Winners 2025

The European Olympic Academies (EOA) proudly announce the winners of the EOA Flame Award 2025 in the category Olympic Heritage. This year’s distinction goes to the National Olympic Academy of Ukraine and the Czech Olympic Academy for their outstanding efforts in preserving and promoting the cultural and historical legacy of the Olympic Movement. Project: Celebrating

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Olympic Day 2025: Activities, Stories and Inspirations from our Members

Once again in 2025, National Olympic Academies celebrated Olympic Day in Europe with a wide range of activities, bringing the Olympic values into schools, communities and public spaces. From runs and youth events to educational seminars and inclusive projects, the initiatives highlight the diversity and vitality of the Olympic spirit. The EOA Education Commission has

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Final Preparations Underway for the EOA Congress in Prague 2025

With just one week to go until our Seventh EOA Congress opens in Prague, preparations with the Czech Olympic Academy are in their final stretch. Led by Zdeněk Škoda and Alexandr Kliment, the local organising team is fine-tuning logistics and content on site so we can welcome our delegates to a setting that encourages focused

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