WOA enhances focus on the environment and aims to create OLY-Day
8 | 4 | 2021
Four new Committees have been launched and three existing ones refreshed with a greater focus on the environment, recognition and support for... Read More
Register for career enhancing online workshops
25 | 3 | 2021
Support your future career choices and identify your strengths and passions by registering for Athlete365 Career+ Power Up online workshops. Open to... Read More
Deadline near for $5,000 WOA Grants
17 | 3 | 2021
Apply now and don’t miss out on the chance to receive a $5,000 WOA Service to Olympians or WOA Service to Society Grant. If you have a vision... Read More
Get to know EXCO
11 | 3 | 2021
The WOA Executive Committee oversees the running of the World Olympians Association between General Assemblies. So, what makes our EXCO members... Read More
WOA’s new VPs on the important role of women in sport
8 | 3 | 2021
For the first time ever, WOA’s two Vice-Presidents are both female. Mikako Kotani OLY is the Sports Director of the Tokyo Olympic Games and... Read More
WOA appoints 2 new EXCO members
2 | 3 | 2021
WOA President, Joël Bouzou OLY, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chantal Brunner OLY (New Zealand) and Janet Evans OLY (USA)... Read More
Launch new projects with a $5,000 WOA Grant
1 | 2 | 2021
Apply now for a WOA Service to Olympians or WOA Service to Society Grant and you could receive $5,000 support from WOA. If you have an idea for a... Read More
Olympians qualify as AFEC Assessors
28 | 1 | 2021
20 Olympians from around the world have celebrated completing the Olympic Athlete Friendly Education Centre (AFEC) Assessor Training Programme in an... Read More
Apply now for $5,000 WOA Grant
22 | 1 | 2021
NOAs can now apply for $5,000 to support new opportunities for Olympians or to bring to life community projects around the world. The 2021 WOA Grants... Read More
New WOA EXCO elects two VPs
21 | 1 | 2021
WOA's Executive Committee has met for the first time since the successful online 2020 WOA General Assembly. The Executive Committee welcomed five... Read More
WOA President’s New Year’s message
4 | 1 | 2021
Dear Olympian friends, Please find below a New Year’s message from WOA President Joël Bouzou OLY. And, don’t forget to have your say... Read More
Seasons greetings from the WOA President
21 | 12 | 2020
Dear Olympian friends, As we approach the end of a challenging year, I would like to take this opportunity to express the admiration I have for you... Read More
Have your say on athlete expression at the Olympic Games
17 | 12 | 2020
The IOC Athletes’ Commission wants to hear your view on athlete expression at the Olympic Games. You can join the consultation process by... Read More
NOAs use WOA grants to support COVID-19 recovery
8 | 12 | 2020
NOAs are using their WOA grants to support Olympians off the field of play, launch Olympian-led community initiatives and aid the world’s... Read More
James D. Wolfensohn OLY (1933 – 2020)
3 | 12 | 2020
WOA is saddened to hear of the passing of Olympians For Life inductee James D. Wolfensohn OLY (1933-2020). James was the personification of the... Read More
HOA protects the environment with WOA grant
26 | 11 | 2020
The Hellenic Olympians Association has realised its vision for an Olympic Green Values community programme with support from a WOA Service to Society... Read More
Cyprus NOA supports next-gen Olympians
19 | 11 | 2020
The Cyprus Olympians Association has awarded 14 life-changing sponsorships to promising young Cypriot athletes. The NOA supported BOOST4BEST... Read More
First global findings revealed from landmark WOA Olympians Health Study
12 | 11 | 2020
The initial findings from the first ever global study into the long-term health issues of Olympians have been revealed uncovering new learnings that... Read More