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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 will officially begin with the Flame of Peace Lighting Ceremony, and we are confident of a spectacular Winter EYOF in February.”

EYOF Bakuriani 2025 on the largest sport event “SPORTFEST”

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On June 15-16th of the current year the largest sports’ event “SPORTFEST” was held at Expo Georgia, Tbilisi, where EYOF Bakuriani 2025 was impressively and effectively represented with the branded space. During these two days thousands of people visited our zone.

In order to clearly promote “Bakuriani 2025” and fully experience winter sports we had an amazing decoration of mountains and photo zone with comfortable chairlift, resting space with poufs, fun activities and of course mascot “GUNDA” created cheerful and pleasant environment. Our guests had a wonderful time while playing different games. The winners were gifted colourful branded t-shirts, backpacks, caps, wristbands, stickers, pins and flags. Bakuriani 2025 treated visitors with “Coca-cola”.

As the registration for the volunteers is available from April 1st , on Sportfest every interested visitor learned more information about volunteering at the festival and decided to participate in this unforgettable journey. Registration for volunteers is open on the following link.

Independence day of Georgia

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Independence day of Georgia is an annual public holiday which is celebrated on May 26th by the Georgian people all over the whole country. As the festival will be one of the most significant event and valuable legacy for Georgia, on this day at Rustaveli ave. EYOF Bakuriani 2025 created interactive, interesting and fun zone for the visitors.

Guests had an opportunity to take part in fun and informational raffle about Georgia, Bakuriani, EYOF, winter sports and etc. The winners were gifted different branded materials from EYOF Bakuriani 2025. The Visitors were excited seeing and taking photos with the mascot “GUNDA” enjoying good times with him.

Besides the promotion of the festival our team provided visitors with the specific information and benefits about Volunteering which you can see on the following link. Guests aged 18 years and more were available to make the registration in the rows of Volunteers.

Registration for Volunteering is available now!

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Volunteers Needed for EYOF 2025 in Bakuriani, Batumi and Tbilisi: Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience!

We are excited to announce that volunteer registration for the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) 2025 is now open! This is your chance to be part of an extraordinary event that brings together the best young athletes from across Europe.

Why Volunteer for EYOF Bakuriani 2025?



Volunteering at the EYOF 2025 in Bakuriani offers the opportunity to be at the heart of the action, meet new people, gain valuable experience, and create lasting memories. We are seeking 800 enthusiastic volunteers to help make this festival a success.

We have a variety of Departments to suit different skills and interests.
Departments For Volunteering:

  • Marketing and PR Department
  • NOC Department
  • Department of VIP Control and Government Services
  • Sports Department
  • IT & Accreditation Department
  • Catering, Transportation , Accommodation and Arrival / Departure Department
  • Infrastructure Department
  • Medical Department
  • Security Department
  • Doping Control

Who Can Apply?
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to volunteering, your enthusiasm and commitment are what matters. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old by the start of the festival.

Volunteer Benefits:

–  Official EYOF Bakuriani 2025 Uniforms
–  Comprehensive Training and Support
– Meals and Refreshments During Shifts
– Volunteer Certificate
– Unforgettable Memories and New Friendships
–  And Many Other Gifts

How to Apply:
Ready to join us? Register now on our official website and complete the application form, indicating your preferred role and availability. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply today on the following link.

Be Part of Something Special!
The EYOF 2025 in Bakuriani promises to be a spectacular event. By volunteering, you’ll help create an unforgettable experience for young athletes and spectators. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something truly special.

Let’s Make EYOF Bakuriani 2025 a Festival to Remember!

EYOF Bakuriani 2025 Mascot Reveal and Official Anthem presentation

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On February 28th Mascot reveal and Official Anthem presentation was held in Bakuriani. Eyof 2025 created a pleasant and vibrant environment with the general sponsor „Coca-cola“. The sponsor treated guests with delicious drinks and also visitors had opportunity to taste various Georgian food. Especially for this day both teams of Coca-cola and OC created fun activities and beautiful photo zones for the guests. Attendants were gifted EYOF Bakuriani 2025 branded gifts and souveniers.

We’re glad special guests from CoComm attended this important event. EOC Executive Committee Member and Chair of the EYOF Commission Member Liney Halldorsdottir and Chair of the Bakuriani 2025 CoComm Florin Misca were present at the unveiling.

Appearance of the official mascot of EYOF Bakuriani 2025 -„GUNDA“ was the most exciting moment during the event. Everyone enjoyed dancing, taking photos and hugging „Gunda“.

Meet „GUNDA“:

The name ‘Gunda’ means ‘snowball’ in Georgian, perfectly capturing the Caucasus Mountains’ snowy essence.

Gunda, the majestic Caucasian lynx, calls these high mountains home. Here, the air is crisp, and the snow is deep. Coincidentally, this year, the EYOF is happening right in his neighborhood.

Its remarkable ability to glide gracefully through the snow and its piercing gaze symbolize the very qualities that young Olympians rely on strength, determination, and precision. Those are the characteristics that Young Olympians rely on. Gunda is here to inspire and remind them that they can conquer their snowy challenges just like him.

But there’s more to Gunda than meets the eye. Its name is also tied to the snowball game, a team activity that promotes unity and friendship among youth from various countries and cultures.

Gunda embodies the spirit of youth and unity. Just like a snowball made from the purest snow, our team wants everyone to remember that, in the world of sports, the most important thing is to remember to have fun and enjoy the adventure alongside your fellow athletes.

In the central park of Bakuriani The night show band delivered a performance of „SHINE“ – official anthem of the festival, which excited every guest at the event. They also performed people’s favourite songs and held a great live concert. After the performance DJ continued to take care on attendants’ mood.

During the mascot reveal and official anthem presentation, the chairman of OC, Mr. Mamuka Khabareli remarked this significant milestone. He also provided guests with the information about EYOF Bakuriani 2025 and the preparation of the festival. EOC EYOF Commission Chair Ms Halldorsdottir said: “It has been fantastic to visit Bakuriani to see both the preparations that are ongoing and to feel the enthusiasm from Georgians, who are excited to host our Winter EYOF.

Media-training Conducted in Bakuriani by the OC of EYOF Bakuriani 2025

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The Organising Committee of the Bakuriani 2025 Festival hosted media representatives in Bakuriani. Committee members evaluated 10 months of their own work, familiarising the journalists with future plans. Within the framework of the 2-day-long training, media representatives visited the sporting venues in Bakuriani that will host the 2025 Winter Festival, including: the Biathlon track, which is currently undergoing technical works. The goal of the Organising Committee of the 2025 Bakuriani Festival is to establish tight relations with both local media representatives, as well as foreign ones.

The 52nd General Assembly (GA) of European Olympic Committees (EOC) held in Istanbul

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Istanbul hosted the 52nd EOC GA, within the framework of which the Bakuriani 2025 Organising Committee presented already implemented work and future plans, with rather positive feedback. The event was attended by the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, Presidents of Europe’s National Olympic Committees, as well as other high-ranking guests.

Members of the Georgian Coordination Commission of the EYOF

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The Organising Committee of the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival hosted the members of the Coordination Commission of the Festival. The chairperson of the Organising committee of the Bakuriani 2025 Festival, along with other members of the committee, presented their European guests with a comprehensive report regarding the already implemented work and future plans. Members of the Coordination Commission received all-encompassing information concerning both the planned infrastructure projects, as well as other dimensions such as technical aspects and marketing.

Within the framework of the official meetings members of the committee also provided the guests with comprehensive information about the Bakuriani 2025 Festival as a new brand. Representatives of the Coordination Commission received a completely novel brandbook, which had been in the making for the duration of 5 months.

First Public Event of the 2025 Bakuriani European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF)

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The first public event of the Bakuriani 2025 Festival was hosted by the Mtatsminda Park. Guests were presented with an especially designed performance by the Movement Theatre. The actors used plasticity to portray various winter sports. Toward the evening, attendees were addressed by the chairperson of the Organising committee, Mamuka Khabareli. The event hosted both local, as well as foreign visitors. The guests included members of the EYOF Coordination Commission, who provided a rather positive assessment to the event. They wished success to Georgia in hosting the Winter Festival. Guests of the Mtatsminda Park also received branded gifts and sweets.