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IOAPA Statement on COVID-19 crisis

IOAPA Statement on COVID-19 crisis

IOAPA wishes to express its ongoing support to all our members as well as the broader Olympic family during this global health crisis that has emerged as a result of the COVID-19 virus. At this time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever that we stand together as a global community to confront the challenge we face. IOAPA supports the efforts of public health authorities worldwide in efforts to control the spread of this pandemic, including all advisories regarding…

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Three IOAPA Members Participate in Olympic Torch Relay

Three IOAPA Members Participate in Olympic Torch Relay

With little over 130 days to the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the highly anticipated Torch Relay is just a couple of days away. This year’s Torch Relay is very special for us as three members will be torchbearers in the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay, marking the first time IOAPA has participated in this event in nearly 24 years.

Road2Tokio

Road2Tokio

“Traveling with our Land Rover Defender „Barney“ to @tokyo2020 to promote the #Olympic Values & the Power of Sports for #Peace” [1] is how René Beck (36) and Liliana Rachel (29) describe the journey on which they have set, which began on March 1st 2020. Over the coming months, the couple will cover 15 000 km, visit 23 countries, and link Dresden (Germany) to Tokyo (Japan) by land. Along the way, they “will give lectures on the Olympic idea”, raising awareness about “the peace-building…

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2020 IOAPA YOG Reunion Highlights

2020 IOAPA YOG Reunion Highlights

For many Olympic Games now, IOAPA has been organising meetings for its members. The Olympic Games are one of the best times for IOAPA members to reunite and rekindle the Spirit which was shared in Olympia. Last January 18th, by occasion of the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games, in Lausanne, IOAPA members came together for one more IOAPA Reunion at the Olympics. Prior to the reunion Mr. Neil Beecroft (Head of Sustainability , Lausanne 2020) and Ms. Amy Dahmen (Program…

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