Latest news about EOA programmes and activities
The countdown is on: in less than two months, the European Olympic Academies will gather in Prague for a week that promises to be as thought-provoking as it is unifying. With the Czech Olympic Academy as our host, the final preparations are now in full swing. Together, we are shaping a programme designed to create […]
Preparations for the 7th EOA Congress Prague 2025 in Full Swing Read More »
The EOA Flame Awards have quickly become a highlight of our annual calendar, celebrating the most inspiring projects in Olympic Education and Olympic Heritage across Europe. In the first two editions, the EOA Board had the honour of evaluating all submissions, recognising outstanding initiatives such as the Slovenian Olympic Academy and Olympic Academy of Ukraine
EOA Flame Awards Jury 2025 – Collaboration Across the Olympic Movement Read More »
The SOPROS Project Consortium is pleased to announce the publication of its Evaluation Report, marking a major milestone in the Erasmus+ project SOPROS – Social Protection in Olympic Sports. The comprehensive report assesses the current state of social protection for elite athletes across Europe and provides concrete recommendations for improving fairness, transparency and long-term welfare
SOPROS Evaluation Report Published Read More »
The European Olympic Academies were pleased to attend the 32nd General Assembly of the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE), held on July 20, 2025 ,at the German Sport University Cologne. The EOA was represented by Board Member and Treasurer Dr Bernhard Hilgers. ICSSPE has been a long-standing and valued partner of
ICSSPE elects New President and Executive Board Read More »
From July 4 to 8, 2025, the MAKKABI-JA event (Maccabi-Yes) brought together more than 150 young Jewish athletes from across Germany in Berlin’s Olympic Park for a week of sport, learning, community, and remembrance. The event was launched by MAKKABI Germany as a response to the postponement of the Maccabiah 2025 due to the security
EOA President Attends MAKKABI-JA in Berlin Read More »
SOPROS EU-Level Multi-Stakeholder Workshop in Brussels On June 26, 2025, the SOPROS project brought together over 20 high-level stakeholders from European institutions, national governments, sport organisations and athlete associations for its EU-Level Multi-Stakeholder Workshop in Brussels. One remark from the discussions captured the atmosphere of broad consensus: “I learnt that you can’t be against the
“I learnt that you can’t be against the social protection of athletes.” Read More »
The inaugural ISOH Youth Olympic Movement Competition, “History of the Olympic Movement in Your Country”, has come to a successful conclusion. The competition took place during the 65th International Session for Young Ambassadors at the International Olympic Academy (IOA) in Ancient Olympia, Greece, from 7 to 19 June – and Europe was at the heart
Strong European Presence at the ISOH 2025 Youth Olympic Movement Competition Read More »
Our valued partner, the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM), has recently experienced a particularly eventful period – one marked by meaningful recognition, international dialogue, and a reaffirmed commitment to ethical sport. We are pleased to share two highlights, both of which were personally attended by EOA President Prof. Dr. Manfred Laemmer: the presentation of the
Report coordinated by Dr Anita Sterea, Chair of the Olympic Heritage Commission Six months after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the memory of this sporting celebration still resonates across Europe. The year held great significance for the Olympic Movement, as it marked 100 years since the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris — the final edition
Olympic heritage promoted by National Olympic Academies in 2024 Read More »
Virtual reality (VR) already found its way into sports decades ago, particularly in areas such as injury prevention, rehabilitation, skill refinement, mental health, cognitive functioning, and psychological skill development. However, a preliminary literature review conducted as part of the Erasmus+ project Building European Safe Sport Together 2.0 (BESST 2.0) reveals a significant gap: the use of VR
Virtual reality to explore safeguarding in sport: BESST steps onto unseen grounds Read More »
