International Olympic Academy Participants Association - IOAPA

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

🌍 66th International Session for Young Olympic Ambassadors

Starting on 6 June, the Olympic spirit once again meets the next generation at the most emblematic session organised since 1961 by the International Olympic Academy.

The YOA Session brings together young people aged 20–30 from around the world, fostering friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding in a truly multicultural environment. Its mission is to strengthen dialogue across cultures and inspire participants to grow as ambassadors of Olympism and its values.

For two weeks, Olympia becomes a global forum for free expression and exchange of ideas on issues related to the Olympic Movement, through:
📚 Lectures by distinguished professors
🤝 Working group discussions
🎤 Presentation of conclusions
🏛️ Cultural visits
⚽ Sport and arts activities
🥇 Contributions from Olympians

🎯 Special Topic:
“Championing Inclusion, Integrity and Responsibility: Building a Safe and Fair Future for Every Athlete”

A once-in-a-lifetime experience that empowers future leaders of Olympism through knowledge, dialogue, and shared inspiration.

18/05/2026

Screen to screen, heart to heart. 💙 Distance means nothing when the flame burns this bright! 🔥
An incredible session of connection and learning. A massive thank you to the Prof. Charilaos Tsolakis, Prof. Kostas Georgiadis, Mr. Makis Asimakopoulos, and Antonia Bormpotsialou and a special big thanks to Stella Tachtara for joining us!
We were incredibly honored to hear from our session speakers: Gert Potgieter (a true legend from the 1961 inaugural Young Ambassadors session) and Fardoussa Moussa Egueh (Fourth Vice President of ANOCA). Thank you for sharing your wisdom and inspiring our community.
To everyone who logged in, shared their ideas, and supported this exchange: thank you! You are the heartbeat of this alumni network. 🌍✨

14/05/2026

Following the success of our recent interaction webinar, "Values-Driven Leadership: A Strategic Framework for Life-Skill Development," we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who joined us on April 30.
We were honored to host Dr. Koh Koon Teck from Nanyang Technological University, whose insights on leadership and life-skill development sparked meaningful dialogue among our global participants. The overwhelming positive feedback and words of encouragement we have received reinforce the importance of these discussions.
Thank you for making this event a resounding success. We are already looking forward to our next collaboration!

06/05/2026

The Alumni of the International Olympic Academy IOAPA organize an Online Reunion for all past IOA participants on 7may at 12:30pm (Athens time).

Register here: https://forms.gle/ZffTJYGG8QQWjjr39

Join the Reunion on Zoom:
https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/5505233803?omn=66468462850
Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM (Athens Time)

We therefore recommend confirming your participation in advance, as registered participants will be given priority access to the meeting.

We also encourage you to join 5 minutes early to ensure a smooth start.

A big thank you to the Communication, Marketing, IOA liason,

https://www.instagram.com/p/DXw0bcYDZOM/?igsh=MXJpbG05OWy5qaGFwOQ==

We’re organizing an Online Reunion for all past IOA participants.
It’s a great chance to reconnect, share experiences, and meet fellow participants from different years! Different session!

Register here: https://forms.gle/ZffTJYGG8QQWjjr39

30/04/2026

We’re organizing an Online Reunion for all past IOA participants.
It’s a great chance to reconnect, share experiences, and meet fellow participants from different years! Different session!

Register here: https://forms.gle/ZffTJYGG8QQWjjr39

24/04/2026

Event registration here: https://forms.gle/jeP1qzs5uXo8WjNu7

06/04/2026

03/04/2026

Innovation in sport rarely begins in institutions — it much more often starts in communities. 🚵 That is where encouragement and support to experiment, innovate, fail, and try again should flow. 🧪

Our latest article, “Sports for Innovation: Supporting Experimentation Turns Ideas into Change,” explores how grassroots ideas grow into wider systems change when they are met with credibility, trust, flexibility, and visibility. The stories of Ignite365 innovators show that innovation is rarely linear. It requires space to experiment, adapt, learn, and refine. 💡

Read the full article and explore how sport is being used as a catalyst for social impact 👉 https://o365innovationhub.beehiiv.com/p/sports-for-innovation-supporting-experimentation-turns-ideas-into-change

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