The Festival is held every two years under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee and is organised by the European Olympic Committees.

This event, which will be hosted by Slovenia’s second largest city between 23 and 29 July, is not only the largest youth sports event, but also an opportunity for tourism and economic development, which is why the Republic of Slovenia, through the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, has financially supported the project.

The EYOF is the largest sports event for young athletes to gain experience for future competitions, to experience Olympism and Olympic values for the first time, and to bond through fair play and new friendships. The EYOF is often a springboard for their future in sports. 

Young athletes will compete in athletics, judo, tennis, gymnastics, road and mountain biking, swimming, 3x3 basketball, and skateboarding.

Visitors will be able to watch 123 competitions at 13 venues. The organisers will award 742 medals and 3,588 athletes and support staff (coaches, doctors, assistants), 300 EOC (European Olympic Committees)  delegates, and around 800 technical delegates and sports officials will attend the competitions.

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