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a. The International Olympic Academy met the next generation of Olympic leaders, during the 2026 Olympic Youth Elite Training Camp, organized by the Chinese Olympic Academy and held at the Beijing Sport University (BSU), from 18 to 21 October 2026.

Representing the IOA, Ms Antonia Bormpotsialou, Project Manager of IOA’s educational events, presented the Academy’s mission, international educational programmes and enduring commitment to promoting Olympic education and bringing the values of Olympism to younger generations around the world.

At the Camp’s Closing Ceremony, Ms Bormpotsialou also delivered an address, on behalf of the IOA President, Prof. Charilaos Tsolakis, highlighting the power of education to inspire young people to embrace respect, inclusion and responsibility, both in sport and in society.

The visit reaffirmed a shared belief: Sport is not only about performance and achievement, but also about education, character and the values that shape tomorrow’s generation.

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b. The International Olympic Academy honored with its presence the Celebration of CUPES for its 70 Years anniversary of Excellence and Advancing Olympic Education (22–25 October 2026).

The delegation of the International Olympic Academy (IOA), headed by its President, Prof. Charilaos Tsolakis, visited the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports (CUPES) in Beijing, China, taking part in a series of events that highlighted the power of education and sport to shape a better future.

On 23 October, the IOA President addressed the 2026 International Forum on Olympic Education Development, emphasizing the enduring importance of Olympic education in fostering a more inclusive, responsible and sustainable world. 

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The same day, Ms Antonia Bormpotsialou, Project Manager of IOA’s educational events, joined the Forum’s panel, “Olympic Education in the Global Era: Cities, Youth and Sustainable Development,” contributing the IOA’s perspective on empowering young people, promoting intercultural understanding and advancing sustainability through Olympic values.

The celebrations continued on 24 October, as CUPES marked its 70th Anniversary. Addressing the Celebration Ceremony, Prof. Tsolakis conveyed the IOA’s warm congratulations to the University on seven decades of outstanding achievement and dedication to education, sport and the development of generations of students.

On 25 October, the IOA delegation met with CUPES / BIIOS representatives to explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions, with a shared commitment to advancing Olympic education and developing future academic and educational initiatives.

Through these engagements, the IOA reaffirmed the importance of international dialogue and collaboration in bringing the values of Olympism to new generations and strengthening the educational mission of the Olympic Movement worldwide.

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