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The National Olympic Academy is the educational institution that promotes in Greece the values and philosophy of Olympism. Through educational programmes, actions and collaborations, it cultivates in the new generation the principles of fair play, solidarity, respect and peaceful coexistence.
Our goal is to bring the Olympic Education more near each school, in every young man and in every citizen, highlighting sport as a force Education, culture and social cohesion.
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The National Olympic Academy bids farewell to Thanasis Kapnidis
26/09/2025
The National Olympic Academy expresses its deep sorrow for the loss of the great Olympic champion coach Thanasis Kapnidis, who was the coach of Ioannis Melissanidis and Demosthenes Tabakos. During his funeral ceremony, the Academy paid the minimum tribute to his memory by laying a wreath, expressing...
ETHNOA participated in the programme of the German School : «In the spirit of the Olympic cycles - Diversity, Respect, Collectivity»
19/09/2025
On September 8 and 9, the National Olympic Academy participated in the programme of the German School on «In the spirit of the Olympic cycles - Diversity, Respect, Collectivity». The program was held with the support of ETHNOA and the participation of the Olympic champions Nikos Skiathitis (rowing), Maria Louisa Vryoni (wrestling) and Dimitris Mangana...
The 1st Training Seminar of ETHNOA for sports executives
11/09/2025
The 1st Training Seminar for Administrative Executives and Sports Officials of the National Federations was successfully held at the headquarters of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, on the topic: «The Role of Executives in the Administration of Sport», organized by the National Olympic Academy and the Hellenic Olympic Committee. The opening of the seminar was declared by the President of the National Academy of Athletics and the Greek National Olympic Committee.
The National Olympic Academy with great sadness says goodbye to George Alikakos
04/09/2025
The National Olympic Academy expresses its deep emotion for the loss of Giorgos Alikakos, a man who served with dedication and ethics the Greek sport and supported with many years of action the work of the Hellenic Olympic Committee and the National Olympic Academy. His presence was decisive for the promotion of the...
