Do you want to be part of the 49th Int. Session for Young Participants of the International Olympic Academy? If yes, you can join now the on-line discussion group!

Who can participate?

Everybody is invited to take part in the on-line discussion group. The session is split into two cycles (A & B), cycle A lasts three days, cycle B just two. The only requisite is that you participate in at least one complete cycle. The dates are as follows:
Cycle A:  14th to 16th June 2009
Cycle B:  17th to 20th June 2009

The complete program of the session can be accessed at:
http://www.ioapa.org/images/documents/49th_IOA_Program.doc

How does it work?

All lectures will be streamed live over the web. If you are part of the on-line discussion group, you will get the opportunity to actually put questions to the lecturers and see them answered live over the web. You will also be expected to take part in an on-line discussion group using a chat room created especially for the session. The on-line group will have questions to debate and will contribute towards consolidated conclusions as the discussion groups actually present in Olympia will do.

The language used will be English. We will do our best to ensure that all on-line discussion group members receive in advance the lecturer's  papers and the questions.

What if I miss a live-stream?

All the streams from the lectures will be placed on the Internet shortly after they take place in Olympia. So you will have the chance to watch a lecture also after its scheduled time.

Do I need a fast Internet-connection?

No. If you have a 56KB modem (the speed of a normal modem) or any other faster Internet connection you will be able to follow all lectures and take part in the discussions.

Interested in take part?

Then contact Leonardo Mataruna by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it stating your name, country, age, occupation, contact details and the cycle(s) you are available for.

Please forward this information to those that might be interested.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Leonardo Mataruna.
IOA Young Participants 2009
On-line group Coordinator

The International Olympic Academy in cooperation with the University of Peloponnese will organize for the first time for the Academic year of 2009-2010 a Program of Postgraduate Studies with the title "Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events"

The Postgraduate Program for the Olympic Studies constitutes an innovation in the Olympic Movement at an international level. The educational program is based on the three pillares of the Olympic Movement: Education, Sports and Culture, which constitute the foundation for Olympism and Olympic Pedagogy.

Detailed information and application form can be found at the links below:

IOA Master Further information

IOA Master Application Form

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.

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