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Young People Recognize Importance of Sports, but Face Barriers Due to Global Issues, Reveals IOC and Allianz Research

(IN BRIEF) Initial global research findings by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Allianz reveal that 72% of young people consider playing sports important, while over 90% of parents recognize the physical and mental health benefits of sports participation for … Read the full press release

57 Young French People Embark on Unique Civic Experience through Paris 2024 Program

(IN BRIEF) 57 young French people from diverse backgrounds are participating in a year-long civic program, named “Generation 2024,” set up by Paris 2024, the French National Olympic and Sports Committee, and the Civic Service Agency. They work as volunteers … Read the full press release

EU, IOC to promote dialogue in sport

Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Androulla Vassiliou, the European Commissioner responsible for sport, and Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), met today as part of the Commission’s ‘structured dialogue’ with the sport movement. Both stressed the benefits of their … Read the full press release

EU to fund the fight against piracy in several Eastern and Southern African countries

Brussels, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU will provide some €37 million to strengthen the fight against piracy in several Eastern and Southern African countries through support for the Programme to promote Regional Maritime Security (MASE). In the past decade, the level … Read the full press release