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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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,
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
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Especially with Olympic Day just behind us, it is our pleasure to look back at the celebrations and activities by our members to mark the occasion. In this first part, activities and milestones from Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein, and the Netherlands are in the spotlight. What unites them all is their commitment to commemorating Olympic heritage. Azerbaijan
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Following the successful conclusion of the 2026 International Olympic History Youth Competition, the European Olympic Academies (EOA) are pleased to present the posters created by the European winners of this year’s competition. Organised by the International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH) in cooperation with the International Olympic Academy (IOA), the competition invited Young Olympic Ambassadors
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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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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
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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
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The European Olympic Academies (EOA) recently launched BESST 2.0 – Building European Safe Sport Together, an ambitious Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union. This project builds on the extensive research and developed tools and frameworks of the predecessor project, BESST 1.0, and aims to enhance safeguarding measures in European sports, ensuring a safer and
From Policy to Practice: How BESST 2.0 is going to Digitalise Safeguarding in Sport Read More »
Social protection is a fundamental human right, as recognised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Union (EU). Our EU-funded Erasmus+ project, Assessing, Evaluating and Implementing Athletes’ Social Protection in Olympic Sports (SOPROS), is dedicated to addressing this critical issue, with a specific focus on improving the social protection of athletes. The project
