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UKRAINIAN RESORT TRUSKAVETS WELCOMES YOUNG OLYMPIC ATHLETES

July 4, 2025 / NOA news, Olympic Academy of Ukraine

Despite the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine, the Olympic spirit continues to unite and inspire the country’s youth. In a remarkable demonstration of resilience and hope, the All-Ukrainian educational, sports and cultural event “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together!” took place in the balneological resort of Truskavets in the foothills of the Ukrainian Carpathians. The event […]

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Standing Strong Through Sport – Israel’s Olympic Community Keeps the Olympic Spirit Alive in Challenging Times

July 4, 2025 / NOA news, Olympic Committee of Israel

The past months have been marked by deep uncertainty and pain in Israel and across the Middle East. The ongoing violent conflict has not only taken a heavy toll on countless families but also presents major challenges for the daily work of our colleagues at the Olympic Committee of Israel (NOC Israel) surrounding Yarden Har

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Olympic Day 2025 in Cologne, Germany: A Lively Celebration of Olympic Values

July 1, 2025 / German Olympic Academy, NOA news

Anyone who believes that museums are quiet oases of contemplation has never experienced the Olympic Day at the German Sport & Olympic Museum (DSOM) in Cologne. On June 18, 2025, the museum was once again transformed into a lively venue for sport, movement and Olympic values, as 500 enthusiastic schoolchildren from across North Rhine-Westphalia celebrated

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Olympic heritage promoted by National Olympic Academies in 2024

June 3, 2025 / EOA news, NOA news

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

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Promoting Olympic Values through Journalism: Albanian Olympic Academy Empowers Young Media Talents

May 30, 2025 / Albanian Olympic Academy, NOA news

With the support of Olympic Solidarity and under the coordination of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, the Albanian Olympic Academy launched an inspiring initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of sports journalists. The two-day training course “New Talents in Sports Journalism in School” brought together around 20 young participants from across Albania who were

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A Look Back: EOA at the EOC General Assembly 2025 and a Special Honour for Azerbaijan

April 29, 2025 / Azerbaijan National Olympic Academy, EOA news, European Olympic Committees

Strengthening Ties and Olympic Values at the EOC General Assembly From 28 February to 1 March 2025, the 54th General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) took place in Frankfurt, Germany, gathering Europe’s National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and key figures from across the Olympic Movement. Now, with some distance, we reflect on the event

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Learning from Lithuania – OVEP in Practice

January 17, 2025 / EOA news, German Olympic Academy, NOA news

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

November 29, 2024 / Albanian Olympic Academy, NOA news

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

November 28, 2024 / Lithuanian Olympic Academy, NOA news

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

October 26, 2024 / NOA news, Olympic Committee of Israel

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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