Head members of European Olympic Committees say praises about the host of EYOF. “Banská Bystrica is always in my heart,” the president of the European Olympic Committees Spyros Capralos said during the opening press conference before the beginning of the European Youth Olympic Festival. “We are sure the games will be a big success. Everything […]

Head members of European Olympic Committees say praises about the host of EYOF. “Banská Bystrica is always in my heart,” the president of the European Olympic Committees Spyros Capralos said during the opening press conference before the beginning of the European Youth Olympic Festival. “We are sure the games will be a big success. Everything […]

It is finally happening in Slovakia. The European Youth Olympic Festival is now a reality in the country under the Tatras. Its 16th summer edition, which will be hosted by Banská Bystrica and its surroundings from 24 to 30 July 2022, will be officially opened on Sunday from 8:30 p.m. in the  park under the […]

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The organisers of the European Youth Olympic Festival will distribute approximately 120.000 meals during the event Organisers of the European Youth Olympic Festival EYOF Banská Bystrica 2022 had to deal with various challenges during the preparation and provision of the largest multi-sport event ever held in Slovakia. One of them was the creation of an […]

The last test event simulating the EYOF in sports gymnastics is currently running at the Banská Bystrica ice stadium. The logistics around the installation of the gymnastics equipment at this venue were one of the biggest challenges for the EYOF organisers. The ice and boundaries in both halls were replaced by gymnastic equipment, which was […]

The current situation in Ukraine does not leave the Slovak Olympic Committee (SOŠV) careless and, within its possibilities, it tries to help the sports and olympic community in this sorely tried country. SOŠV has currently provided the final concentration training for young Ukrainian athletes before the  XVI. summer European Youth Olympic Festival Banská Bystrica in […]

We have the last days left until the start of the European Youth Olympic Festival EYOF Banská Bystrica 2022, which the organising team is making full use of. Today, a tactical exercise took place in the area of Banská Bystrica beach swimming pool with the participation of security and rescue forces in order to test […]

From the very beginning of preparations and provision of the European Youth Olympic Festival EYOF Banská Bystrica 2022, organisers have made sure that on the days of July 24 to 30, Banská Bystrica residents are restricted as little as possible within the transfer. An event of global dimensions, the likes of which has never been […]

Banská Bystrica’s ice stadium, which has undergone a comprehensive reconstruction in the past period, will become the venue for the girls’ and boys’ gymnastics competitions during the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) from 24 to 30 July. The revitalisation of the surrounding area is currently being completed and everything is prepared for the young athletes […]

Preparations for the European Youth Olympic Festival EYOF Banská Bystrica 2022  are at their peak, and the people of Banská Bystrica can observe lively activity at individual sports fields in the city these days. In several places, the necessary facilities are being built, as well as large-capacity tents intended for rest and food for thousands […]

The draw for badminton competitions at EYOF Banská Bystrica 2022 took place yesterday. The young players will compete from 25 July on four badminton courts at the Baseline Tennis Centre.