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The Olympic Flame, one of the symbols of the modern Olympic Games, was lit again in Olympia for one of the most important winter event: the EYOF, a biennial sport event for talented young participants from all over Europe.
In 1990, under the initiative of Dr. Jacques Rogge, IOC President, the European Olympic Committees launched the "European Youth Olympic Days" (EYOD), now called “European Youth Olympic Festival” (EYOF which means “European Youth Olympic Festival”), the only multi-sport event of this Continent. This event has a summer – with gymnastics as the main sport of the Program - and a winter edition.
The EYOF 2013 winter edition will take place in mid-February; this will be the first major competition organized in Romania under the Olympic flag.
The EYOF was founded on the basis of the Olympic legacy: a philosophy that elevates the qualities of the body, willpower and spirit and combines them. Sport is connected to culture and education, leading to the Olympic Values: friendship, respect and excellence.
Source/news UEG
