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The “Bakuriani 2025” Flame of Peace is in Georgia

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The “Bakuriani 2025” Flame of Peace was brought to Tbilisi International Airport by the President of the Olympic Committee, Leri Khabelov, the Chairman of the Bakuriani 2025 Organizing Committee, Mamuka Khabareli, and the Minister of Sports and Youth, Shalva Gogoladze. The Flame of Peace was handed over to Olympic champion Lasha Bekauri.

The Flame of Peace of the European Youth Olympic Festival was lit during a symbolic ceremony in Rome, the capital of Italy.

The European Winter Youth Olympic Festival “Bakuriani 2025” will be held from February 9 to 16 and will feature competitions in eight sports disciplines, hosted by modern sports infrastructure built specifically for the festival in Bakuriani, Tbilisi, and Batumi.

This will be the first time that Georgia will host a Winter Olympic Festival, making it the eighth country in Europe to have hosted both the Summer and Winter European Youth Olympic Festivals.

During the festival, Georgia will welcome more than 2,000 guests and around 1,000 athletes who will compete in eight winter sports disciplines for the title of the best.

According to the event organizers, hosting “Bakuriani 2025” will play a significant role in the development of winter tourism and winter sports in the country.

Flame of Peace to be lit for Winter EYOF Bakuriani 2025

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The Flame of Peace for the Winter European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) Bakuriani 2025 will be lit at a formal ceremony in Rome on Thursday December 19.

Serving as an important milestone ahead of the 17th staging of the Winter EYOF from February 9-16 2025, representatives from the European Olympic Committees (EOC), the wider Olympic Movement in Europe and the Bakuriani 2025 Organising Committee will gather at the historic Mercati di Traiano in Rome.

Drawing on Olympic traditions, the Flame of Peace symbolises the Olympic Movement’s core values of excellence, respect and friendship, and represents the power of sport to unite.

After being lit during the ceremony in Rome, the Flame will be transported to Georgia for a relay around the Winter EYOF host country. It will then be used to light the Winter EYOF 2025 Cauldron at the Opening Ceremony in Bakuriani on February 9.

Bakuriani 2025 will be the 17th edition of the Winter EYOF and provide a first experience of a multi-sport event for Europe’s most talented young athletes from ages 14 to 18, with eight disciplines on the sports programme.

In addition, the European Youth Olympic Ambassador programme will run for the eighth time with interactive cultural activities promising to inspire participating athletes with the Olympic values and provide them with an unforgettable experience.

EOC President Spyros Capralos looked ahead to the Flame of Peace Lighting Ceremony.

President Capralos said: “We are very excited that in just one week from now we will be in Rome for the hugely symbolic Flame of Peace Lighting Ceremony for the Winter EYOF Bakuriani 2025.

“This ceremony  is always an emotive occasion as we approach the beginning of the event. Hosting it at the iconic Mercati di Traiano adds an extraordinary touch to this special moment.

“We are proud that the EYOF continues to provide opportunities for thousands of talented young athletes from across Europe to compete at an elite multi-sport event while embracing the Olympic values. “The countdown to Bakuriani 2025 willofficially begin with the Flame of Peace Lighting Ceremony, and we are confident of a spectacular Winter EYOF in February.”

The EYOF Bakuriani 2025 Organizing Committee Signed a Memorandum with Tbilisi State University

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Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Organizing Committee of the Winter Youth Olympic Festival, Bakuriani 2025, aiming to involve students in volunteer activities during the Olympic Festival.

The memorandum was signed by the Chairman of the Bakuriani 2025 Winter Youth Olympic Festival Organizing Committee, Mamuka Khabareli, and the Rector of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Jaba Samushia. Following the signing ceremony, the organizers of Bakuriani 2025 held an informational presentation for the students.

Addressing the students, Jaba Samushia said: 
“Thousands of participants and attendees are coming to the festival. You will represent Georgia and help promote the homeland so that they speak positively about Georgia afterward. That is why we must select the best students.”

“The hosting of the Winter Youth Olympic Festival in Georgia is of great importance for the development of winter sports in our country. We have the full support of the government, as this event will significantly enhance Georgia’s recognition on the international stage. Volunteers play an invaluable role in this process,” said Mamuka Khabareli.

The Bakuriani 2025 Winter Youth Olympic Festival is one of the most significant sporting events in Georgia, set to take place from February 9 to 16, 2025, across three locations – Tbilisi, Batumi, and Bakuriani. Our country will host representatives from 46 countries competing in eight winter Olympic sports: Alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, cross-country skiing, short-track speed skating, figure skating, and ice hockey.

The first meeting of the government commission established to facilitate the organization of “Bakuriani 2025” was held

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Under the leadership of the Prime Minister of Georgia, the first meeting of the government commission, created to support the organization of the European Youth Winter Olympic Festival “Bakuriani 2025,” took place.

The commission members discussed organizational matters to ensure the successful hosting of the Olympics.

For the 2025 European Youth Winter Olympic Festival, the Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure is constructing a biathlon and cross-country skiing venue and a 3.5 km trail in Bakuriani, as well as an ice palace in Tbilisi.

“Active construction is underway for the biathlon and cross-country skiing tracks and the related infrastructure in Bakuriani. Water supply and electrical systems are being installed for artificial snowmaking on the trails. The construction of the ice palace in Tbilisi is in its final stage.”

The Tbilisi ice palace, designed for hockey, figure skating, and curling, will accommodate up to 700 spectators.

The government commission for facilitating the “Bakuriani 2025” European Youth Winter Olympic Festival was established by a governmental decree.

“The commission ensures the coordination of the agencies and organizations involved in the festival’s organization and the prompt resolution of issues related to the event.” Georgia will host the European Youth Winter Olympic Festival in February 2025.