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Learning from Lithuania – OVEP in Practice

A look back that serves as an outlook: In November 2024, representatives from 17 European countries gathered in Birštonas, Lithuania, for an intensive seven-day training seminar. Entitled “Training of Trainers – Working with the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP)”, it was a unique opportunity that allowed participants to delve into the role of sport and […]

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Spotlight on the Albanian Olympic Academy: Championing Mental Health and Women’s Wellbeing Through Sport

The European Olympic Academies proudly highlights the recent impactful initiatives led by the Albanian Olympic Academy in collaboration with the Albanian National Olympic Committee (KOKSH). These efforts underscore the Academy’s dedication to fostering a healthier, more inclusive sporting environment while addressing critical issues that resonate within and beyond the realm of sports. Conference on Mental

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Lithuanian Olympic Academy celebrates 35th anniversary

The European Olympic Academies (EOA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Lithuanian Olympic Academy (LOA) on its remarkable 35th anniversary, celebrated on October 27, 2024. For over three decades, the LOA has played a vital role in promoting Olympic ideals, fostering education, and strengthening the legacy of the Olympic Movement in Lithuania and beyond. As

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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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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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Top 10 Needs of Olymic Sports in hostile conditions identified in an delphi study

Ukraine’s Olympic sports: Top 10 needs in hostile conditions

The events that unfolded since 24 February 2022 in Ukraine have left no sector untouched, including sports. Ukrainian Olympic athletes face multiple challenges as they strive to maintain their training and competitiveness. A recent Delphi study, which was already presented by Olga Kuvaldina at our latest EOA Congress in Vilnius, reveals the top needs of

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