Elections were held at the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) and the International Olympic Academy (IOA) on February 10th. As a result Mr. Spyros Capralos has been voted as new HOC President and Mr. Isidoros Kouvelos as new IOA President. IOAPA welcomes Mr. Capralos and Mr. Kouvelos in their new positions and wish them the best of luck with their responsabilities. IOAPA looks forward for an even tighter co-operation with the HOC and the IOA.
We are very happy to announce the 11th IOAPA Session to be held at the International Olympic Academy in Olympia from 24th to 30th June 2009. All IOAPA members are invited to come back to the very special place of Olympia and take part in an inspiring and educational Session that will mark the 20th anniversary of our Association. Be part of the 11th IOAPA Session and: – Revive the spirit of Olympia with old and new friends. – Engage in…
The IOA Official Sessions for 2009 are scheduled as follows: 10th International Session for Directors Of National Olympic Academies:Wednesday 6/5/2009- Wednesday 13/5/2009 12th International Seminar for Sports Journalists:Tuesday 26/5/2009-Monday 1/6/2009 49th International Session for Young Participants:Wednesday 10/6/2009-Wednesday 24/6/2009 17th International Seminar on Olympic Studies for Postgraduate Students:Wednesday 1/7/2009-Thursday 30/7/2009
The Games of the XXIX Olympiad were in the far off capital of the Republic of China – Beijing, the IOAPA, with President Héctor Argüelles at the head, decided to organize the traditional reunion. These have been organized for more than 12 years at both Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The reunion took place in the lecture hall of Beijing High School Number 4, a model school of the Chinese Education system. The IOAPA President organized the meeting in cooperation…