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EOC Newsletter
No. 192 May 2019
MESSAGE FROM THE
EOC PRESIDENT
Dear colleagues,
Following a terrific edition of the Games of the Small States of
Europe, expertly hosted for the first time by our Montenegrin
friends in May, the stage is now set for Europe’s premier multi-
sport event: The European Games Minsk 2019.
We expect a great 2nd edition of our Games, with some 4,000
of the continent’s best athletes competing in 15 sports, eight of
which will offer qualifying for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
The hosts have been busy putting the final touches on preparations for the Games, which will be the largest event ever
held in Belarus. We firmly believe in the sport capacity of Belarus and the Minsk European Games Organising Committee
(MEGOC), and we are confident this edition of the Games will help us solidify our continent’s standing as the strongest
in world sport.
Athletes and officials from all 50 European National Olympic Committees are set to take part in the Games, creating the
perfect platform for people from across the continent to become better acquainted with Belarus and vice versa.
Our hosts have done an excellent job ensuring that all visitors will be well taken care of during the Games, and we look
forward to a friendly and welcoming stay in the Belarusian capital. This includes the wonderful refurbishment of the
local university dormitories into the Athletes’ Village, which is one of the best we have seen.
First-time visitors may be surprised at how clean and modern the city of Minsk is, not to mention the world-class
sporting infrastructure it possesses. In fact, only a single venue being used for the European Games needed to be built
from scratch: that for beach soccer, which took only two months to construct. These Games, therefore, have already
raised the bar in terms of sustainability.
Following the successful inaugural edition of the European Games in Baku in 2015, Minsk 2019 is certain to continue to
build on these solid foundations, adding its own unique flavour to the young history of the Games. And with the ensuing
election of Krakow, Poland as Host City of the 2023 edition, the future of the European Games is in very good hands.
I look forward to seeing you all in Minsk and wish your athletes the very best in their pursuit to be crowned champions
of Europe.
Best regards,
Janez Kocijančič
EOC President
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EOC NEWSLETTER May 2019
EOC
EOC Seminar in Vienna gets interactive with
top-level panellists
The 40th European Olympic Committees (EOC) Seminar,
which took place in Vienna from 18-19 May, was of high
interest for the European National Olympic Committees
(ENOCs). The new format of the seminar, led by EOC
President Janez Kocijančič and EOC Secretary General
Raffaele Pagnozzi, received very positive feedback from
the European sports delegates.
In an interactive and relaxed atmosphere, experienced
panellists discussed important topics ranging from The
European Model of Sport and the necessary actions for
a gender-balanced future to commercialisation in sport
and the growth of urban sports.
Notable speakers also included Association of
Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF)
President Francesco Ricci Bitti and Global Association
of International Sports Federations (GAISF) President
Russia’s Trusova named Raffaele Chiulli, International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Deputy Director General for Relations with the Olympic
Best Winter European Movement Pere Miró and IOC Director of Olympic
Solidarity and NOC Relations James Macleod. Read
Young Athlete more
EOC Marketing and
Communication
Commission gathers in
Athens
The EOC Marketing and Communication Commission
met in Athens, Greece on 4 May. Chaired by Romanian
National Olympic Committee (NOC) President Mihai
Claudiu Covaliu, the group discussed the necessary
know-how to implement an effective marketing and
communications strategy for the organisation.
The 4th Piotr Nurowski Prize for Best Winter European EOC Executive Commission Liaison Member Hasan Arat
Young Athlete was awarded to 14-year-old Russian figure (TUR) was also in attendance.
skater Alexandra Trusova during the 40th EOC Seminar in The Members agreed that a clear distinction between
Vienna. the European Championships and the European Games
A member of the Russian national team since 2017, Trusova is needed in order to enhance the EOC product.
is a two-time World Junior Champion, two-time Russian Moreover, innovations in the sport structure of the
Junior National Champion, 2018 Junior Grand Prix Final Games, the bidding process and other aspects are also
runner-up and 2019 Russian national silver medallist. required to attract the public and encourage sponsors
Despite her young age, Trusova is already shattering records and potential host cities.
and changing the way skaters approach their programmes. The Commission advised the EOC to involve the
She was the first figure skater to land two quads in a routine, European Union (EU) in the promotion of the European
the first female skater to land a quadruple Lutz and the first to Games and the EOC brands, connecting its means with
nail a quadruple toe loop. At the International Skating Union the communication and promotional system of the EU.
(ISU) Junior Grand Prix in Lithuania last year, Trusova set a The possibility to use the Olympic Channel for promotion
new world record with 74.74 points in her short programme, and the organisation of a Marketing Seminar on a
beating the previous mark by 1.56 points. Read more European level was also discussed.
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EUROPEAN
GAMES
Poland set to host the 3rd Minsk 2019 gives the
European Games in 2023 final boost to Games
The deadline for the submission of completed preparations
candidature documents for the 3rd edition of the
European Games in 2023 passed on 31 May, and the
EOC confirmed it received an application from the NOC
of Poland as a joint bid from the city of Kraków and the
Małopolska region.
The official election of the European Games 2023 host
will take place at an extraordinary EOC General Assembly
in Minsk on 22 June.
Minsk 2019 Torch enters
Belarus after journey across
Europe
With the EOC flagship multi-sports event fast
approaching, the Minsk European Games Organising
Committee (MEGOC) is currently giving the final boost to
Games preparations.
Minsk 2019 organisers have confirmed that around
130,000 tickets have been sold so far. About 15 per cent
have been bought by sports fans outside of Belarus, with
Russia representing the biggest share.
The Opening Ceremony, which is scheduled on 21 June
at 10 p.m. at the Dinamo Stadium in the Belarusian
capital, will showcase the country’s rich historical past,
culture and achievements. An innovative attribute to
the programme includes the augmented reality (AR)
free-to-download mobile application SportAR. The AR
The Flame of Peace for the 2nd European Games Minsk technology will bring the images of Belarusian flora and
2019 crossed the border into Belarus on 12 May, following fauna to life, but also help capture the emotions of the
an eight-day journey across Europe. athletes and participants of the show.Read more
The Relay was given a flying start when the Torch was
brought to the top of Mont Blanc after an ascent by
members of the Belarus Mountaineering Federation
“The One Chapter Belarus.”
Before entering Belarus, the Flame stopped in Ljubljana
(SLO) on 8 May, Budapest (HUN) and Vienna (AUS) on
9 May, Bratislava (SVK) and Brno (CZE) on 10 May and
finally in Warsaw (POL) on 11 May. A series of events
were organised by the relevant NOCs to celebrate the
arrival of the Torch. Read more
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EOC NEWSLETTER May 2019
Approximately 3,000 seats World-famous online game
for fans with disabilities in developers to join Minsk
Minsk 2019 cultural programme
MEGOC has announced that 3,000 seats for people with The developers of the popular video game “World
disabilities will be available at sports venues during the of Tanks” are gearing up to take part in the cultural
European Games Minsk 2019 from 21-30 June. MEGOC programme of the 2nd European Games. A large
staff and volunteers gathered for a seminar in Minsk on entertainment area of the Belarusian IT giant will be set
29 May to discuss assistance for fans with impairments up at the Galleria Minsk shopping centre.
at the hosting sports facilities. Read more During Games time, a 1,000 m2 “World of Tanks”
entertainment zone will welcome visitors at the shopping
centre (9 Pobediteley Ave, Floor 2). Fans will have the
opportunity to participate in various family activities and
win prizes. The social events will also feature popular
Minsk 2019 medals YouTubers who will entertain people with online streams,
autograph sessions and photo shoots. Read more
unveiled!
Capralos: Minsk is ready to
host the European Games
The medals of the 2nd European Games were presented
on 21 May in Mir Castle, Belarus, exactly a month before
the start of the event.
The presentation coincided with the Torch Relay for
the Flame of Peace for the Games. The main symbol
of the Games – the magical flower “Paparats Kvetka” “Minsk is ready to host the 2nd European Games,” EOC
– was incorporated into the medal design, which was Coordination Commission Chair Spyros Capralos stated
conceived by Brama Branding. The design is a nod to the on the occasion of the 40th EOC Seminar in Vienna from
summer season, during which the 2nd European Games 18-19 May.
will be held. He stressed that all venues are operational and that the
The shape of the medal is a classical circle, in the middle of Games have also attracted interest from non-European
which appear sunbeams with fuzzy outlines, resembling countries. “Some 43 European countries have bought
the sun on a bright June day¬ – the hottest time of the the rights to broadcast the sports event, while another
Belarusian summer. Read more seven will show daily highlights,” he said.
“The European Games, that are just a year ahead of the
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, will be a great opportunity
to see leading European athletes. It will also be
broadcasted in 83 countries outside of Europe and the
EOC is closely cooperating with the Olympic Channel to
ensure the coverage in even more countries.”
For his part, MEGOC Deputy CEO Anatol Kotau noted
that the highest ticket demand is for athletics, beach
soccer, gymnastics and karate. Read more
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EOC NEWSLETTER May 2019
EUROPEAN
YOUTH OLYMPIC FESTIVAL
Baku 2019 marks 50 Days EYOF Baku 2019 signs
to Go with celebratory agreement with AzTv to
activities ensure free live coverage
worldwide
The EYOF Baku 2019 Organising Committee and
Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting Closed
Joint-stock Company (AzTV) signed a broadcasting and
partnership agreement on 14 May.
The agreement was inked by Executive Chairman of AzTV
Rovshan Mammadov and Corporate Director of EYOF
Baku 2019 Elchin Safarov. AzTV will have the exclusive
right to broadcast the seven days of competition,
including live coverage of the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies, final stages of the competition and award
ceremonies.
All live TV broadcasting will be open to the public, giving
1 June marked 50 Days to Go until the start of the 15th people around the world access to watch the Games on
Summer Edition of the European Youth Olympic Festival the EYOF Baku 2019 website or cable TV.
(EYOF). The Baku 2019 EYOF Organising Committee and “It is a great pleasure for AzTV to be part of such an
NOC of Azerbaijan celebrated the occasion with a special important international event, putting our country and
event featuring 500 participating children. AzTV in the international spotlight,” said Mammadov.
The event, which coincided with International Children’s “We will make the best out of all our resources to ensure
Day and the 125th anniversary of the modern Olympic the highest level of broadcasting.”
Movement on 23 June, was supported by the Ministry The 15th Summer EYOF will be held in Baku from 21–27
of Education of Azerbaijan. The event included The July, featuring more than 3,600 athletes and officials, as
Olympic Culture and Education Programme (OCEP) and well as over 2,500 volunteers. Twelve venues will host
took place at the Athletes Village of the EYOF, which competitions in ten disciplines: athletics, basketball,
is scheduled to take place from 21-27 July in the Azeri cycling, gymnastics, handball, judo, swimming, tennis,
capital. volleyball and wrestling. Read more
“The participation of children at today’s event is
very important, because in addition to technical and
operational preparations, we also set the goal of
promoting the idea of sport among children,” said
Minister of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan
and Baku 2019 CEO Azad Rahimov. “We would like to see
as many children involved in sport and leading healthy
lifestyles as possible.” Read more
The European Young Ambassador Programme (EYAP)
European Young was presented at the 1st IOC-NOC Culture and Education
Champions’ Network General Assembly in Olympia,
Ambassador Programme Greece on 21 May.
The NOC Culture and Education Champions project was
presented at 1st IOC-NOC launched by the IOC Executive Board with the goal of
establishing a network of 139 champions responsible
Culture and Education for culture and education within their respective NOCs.
The EYAP was presented by EOC Olympic Culture and
Champions meeting Legacy Commission Chair Susanna Rahkamo (FIN) and
Commission member Nataša Janković, who is also
Olympic Values Promotion Manager at the NOC of
Serbia. Read more
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EOC NEWSLETTER May 2019
GAMES
OF THE SMALL STATES OF
EUROPE
Curtain closes on 18th GSSE in Montenegro - See you in
Andorra in 2021!
The 18th GSSE came to close in Budva, Montenegro on 1
June 2019. Luxembourg topped the overall medal table
with 77 medals (26 gold, 27 silver and 24 bronze), followed
by Cyprus with 64 (21 gold, 27 silver and 16 bronze) and
Iceland with 55 (19 gold, 13 silver, 23 bronze).
A national record was also set by the host country, which
secured 35 medals (15 gold, six silver, 14 bronze).
Over 800 athletes from the nine smallest European
nations (Andorra, Cyprus, Iceland, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro and San
Marino) took part in the GSSE, which was the first multi-
sport event ever hosted by Montenegro. They competed
in 10 sports in five cities: Bar, Budva, Cetinje, Podgorica
and Tivat.
The Closing Ceremony took place in the friendly and
joyful environment of the Slovenska Plaža, home to
the Athletes Village. The event was attended by IOC
President Thomas Bach, IOC Deputy Director Pere Mirò,
EOC President Janez Kocijančič and EOC Secretary
General Raffaele Pagnozzi.
“You showed to the world how big the Olympic spirit is
in your beautiful country,” said IOC President Bach.
Read more
ENOCs
BELARUS - NOC joins ‘European Night of Museums’
The NOC of the Republic of Belarus took part in the international cultural and educational event “The European Night
of Museums” on 19 May. The NOC arranged a tour of the headquarters building and gave fans the opportunity to meet
their sporting idols, including cyclist and Montreal 1976 Olympic champion Vladimir Kaminsky. In a conversation that
lasted 40 minutes, Kaminsky spoke about his unexpected career path. “People didn’t believe I would be a cyclist, and
neither did I. In the beginning, I wanted to play football!” he confessed.
After the excursion, all attendees received an autograph and a photo with their favourite champion.
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EOC NEWSLETTER May 2019
GREECE – 59th IOA Session for Young Participants opens in
Athens
The International Olympic Academy (IOA) 2019 Session kicked off on Pnyx Hill in Athens on 2 June, with IOC
President Thomas Bach and President of Greece Prokopios Pavlopoulos in attendance.
IOA President Isidoros Kouvelos welcomed participants from all over the world while Hellenic Olympic Committee
President Spyros Capralos delivered the welcoming address.
A total of 171 young people from 91 countries have attended the conference under the theme “Olympic Diplomacy
and Peace”, which will run until 15 June. Read more
ESTONIA – Long-awaited lottery Spordiloto launched
In cooperation with the lottery company Eesti Loto, the Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK) has launched Spordiloto, a
new instant lottery supporting Estonian youth sports.
EOK President Urmas Sõõrumaa was glad to see Spordiloto go on sale. “Sport-related lotteries have always been popular
among Estonians, which makes this day even more joyful as this new product has been long awaited,” he said.
Eesti Loto aims to sell 300,000 tickets, which would provide youth sports in Estonia with additional financing of nearly
€150,000. The financing will be allocated to the EOK’s system of youth elite sports support, which aids the development
of young athletes in the country.
“On the one hand, sports and gambling go hand in hand, and Spordiloto will bring people who love both closer,”
Sõõrumaa said. On the other hand, this initiative will also contribute to the various ways in which athletes can be
supported.” Read more
FRANCE – NOC launches television channel
The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) has launched its own dedicated television channel at its
annual General Assembly in Paris on 26 May.
The “Sport in France” channel is available on the Orange, Bouygues Telecom and Free platforms, allowing greater
exposure to sports that do not enjoy substantial media coverage.
It will broadcast a range of programmes, including live action, highlights, debate shows and interviews, to a potential
audience of around 19 million people in France. According to CNOSF, “Sport in France” will be available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. Possible cooperation with the Olympic Channel is also under discussion. Read more
GREAT BRITAIN - Team GB announces squad for
European Games
Team Great Britain (GB) announced on 21 May the athletes that will represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the
European Games Minsk 2019.
The announcement sees 93 athletes confirmed from ten sports, with eight archers expected to be named in due course.
For the time being, 24 athletes from three sports – equestrian, sailing and shooting – have secured quota places for Team
GB at Tokyo 2020. For boxing (men) and judo, the European Games double as their usual European Championships.
Four years ago, Team GB enjoyed success at the first European Games in Baku, winning 47 medals, including 18 gold
medals. Among the gold medal winning athletes in Azerbaijan were boxers Nicola Adams and Joe Joyce, swimmer
Duncan Scott and taekwondo athlete Jade Jones.
A total of 18 athletes will be returning for their second Games, including defending women’s skeet champion Amber Hill
and men’s artistic gymnast Brinn Bevan.
Hill said: “I’m really excited to be selected to compete in my second European Games. The last Games in Baku was a
special event for me as it was where I secured my place for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and it was an unforgettable
moment. I feel honoured to represent Team GB and can’t wait to come together with athletes from all different sports
in a multi-sport event like this.” Read more
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EOC NEWSLETTER May 2019
UKRAINE – Great celebrations on Olympic Day
The NOC of Ukraine celebrated Olympic Day in Kiev on 18 May. This year, a series of events all over the country was
dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the founding of the IOC. More than 5,000 sports fans took part in a wide-ranging
programme of sport activities, including badminton, chess, electronic basketball, hockey, running and table tennis.
All participants were welcomed by Ukrainian NOC President Sergey Bubka. “Every year, we do our best to attract as
many people as possible to show that a healthy lifestyle is very important,” he said. “The Olympians who are here today
and are actively participating in the activities are the best example of the unique and universal Olympic values.”
Read more
ANOC
2019 World Beach Games to be relocated from San Diego
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Executive Board announced their decision to relocate the
inaugural ANOC World Beach Games from San Diego to a new host city at its last meeting in Lausanne on 24 May 2019.
The decision came after the Californian organisers were unable to raise the necessary money to fund the event.
ANOC released the following statement: “The Games will still take place in 2019, and ANOC is currently in discussion with
a number of cities that have the needed financial guarantees and a proven track record to host a world-class event. An
announcement on the new host city will be in due course.”
More than 70 NOCs have qualified for the inaugural ANOC World Beach Games so far, and the pan-continental
association is looking forward to an excellent event, which will showcase the world’s best athletes from 14 exciting and
youth-centric beach, water and action sports.
OLYMPIC SPORTS EVENTS
TOKYO 2020 - Olympic Torch Relay route expected to
ignite enthusiasm across Japan
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and
Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) unveiled the Olympic
Torch Relay route on 1 June. The symbolic Olympic
Flame will be proudly relayed through a huge number of
localities in Japan during the final 121 days leading up to
the event, which is certain to generate enthusiasm across
Japan and around the world. Tokyo 2020 also unveiled
the Torchbearer uniforms, the Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay
Background Music and the application guidelines for
members of the public that are eager to participate as
inspirational Torchbearers. Read more
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EOC NEWSLETTER May 2019
LAUSANNE 2020 - 3,000 volunteers needed!
The Organising Committee of the Lausanne 2020
Winter Youth Olympic Games has announced that it will
launch its volunteer programme on Olympic Day this 23
June, exactly 200 days before the Opening Ceremony.
Applications can be submitted through the registration
platform: website lausanne2020.sport/en/Volunteers
For the first time in Switzerland since the Olympic
Winter Games St. Moritz 1948, 3,000 people of all ages
will be given the chance to become Olympic volunteers
in the country – a unique opportunity to become part of
the prestigious history of the most recognised sporting
event in the world. Read more
EUROPEAN UNION
Continental celebrations held for Europe Day
Europe Day was celebrated on 9 May. This special occasion represents an annual celebration of peace and unity
throughout the EU, with commemorative events taking place all across the continent.
Europe Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1950 Schuman Declaration, a speech delivered by the then French
Foreign Minister Robert Schuman, who proposed the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). The
ECSC, formed in 1951 by Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany, was the first in a series
of post-war cooperative endeavours between nations, which would eventually become the European Union.
Read more
MISCELLANEOUS
Naples 2019 Torch Relay begins at University of Turin
The Torch Relay for next month’s Summer Universiade
in Naples kicked off at the University of Turin on 4 June.
Selected due to its status as the first city to hold a
Universiade, Turin welcomed representatives from the
International University Sports Federation (FISU) and
the Naples 2019 Organising Committee in a ceremony to
mark the beginning of the Relay.
A group of 16 Torchbearers carried the Flame through
Turin, ending the journey by the Castle of Valentino.
The first was Italian double Olympic rowing champion
and Naples 2019 sport operation manager Davide
Tizzano.
There is now less than a month to go to the Summer
Universiade, which will see more than 9,000 athletes
competing in 18 sports from 3-14 July.
The Torch Relay arrived at the FISU headquarters in
Lausanne on 6 June. It has now continued its journey to
Italy and will arrive at San Paolo Stadium in Naples on 2
July for the Opening Ceremony the next day.
Read more
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EOC NEWSLETTER May 2019
SOCIAL MEDIA HUB
MINSK 2019 Romania was the
team from Europe’s second
division to secure a berth in EYOF BAKU 2019 Flame of Peace
@minsk2019 at the Euro Beach 50 days to go to @eyofbaku2019
Soccer League Promotion Final in
Alghero last year. #4everyoungbaku #eyofbaku2019
#readytoshine
#minsk2019 #europeangames
#brightyou #brightyear!
Sparkling Opening Ceremony in
Montenegro for @mne2019
NOC
HIGHLIGHTS
FRANCE – Judo World Champion PORTUGAL
Agbegnenou Clarisse will be the Team @comiteolimpicoportugal
flagbearer for @FranceOlympique ready for #Minsk2019
at #Minsk2019
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