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
Apply now for life-changing 50% scholarships
29 | 10 | 2020
Olympians can still apply for financial support to study for a Postgraduate Certificate in International Sports Management with the deadline now... Read More
More benefits for Olympians discussed at WOA General Assembly
28 | 10 | 2020
WOA’s first-ever online General Assembly successfully concluded on Thursday 22 October with participation from 108 countries around the... Read More
Joël Bouzou OLY re-elected President of WOA
24 | 10 | 2020
Joël Bouzou OLY has been re-elected as President of World Olympians Association after standing unopposed at the 2020 WOA General... Read More
WOA General Assembly set for 22 October
14 | 10 | 2020
Dear Olympians, On 22 October representatives from National Olympians Associations around the world will gather for the 2020 World Olympians... Read More
Olympians can now apply for 50% postgraduate scholarships
5 | 10 | 2020
Applications are now open for 150 50% scholarships to remotely study for a Postgraduate Certificate in International Sports Management by the... Read More
WOA Executive Committee member appointed Tokyo 2020 Sports Director
30 | 9 | 2020
WOA has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Executive Committee Member, Mikako Kotani OLY, who has been named as the new Tokyo 2020 Sports... Read More
Unlock your potential as a business leader
25 | 9 | 2020
Are you looking to make your mark in the business world? The EY Women Athletes Business Network is looking for female Olympians with outstanding... Read More
Olympians awarded life-changing scholarships
21 | 9 | 2020
WOA has awarded two Olympians full scholarships to learn new education and leadership skills that will change their lives and communities. Simona... Read More
WOA President honours Monégasque Olympians
17 | 9 | 2020
WOA President, Joël Bouzou OLY, has honoured board members of the Monégasque Association of Olympic Athletes (AMAO) in a special... Read More
WOA statement on Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari
12 | 9 | 2020
"On behalf of the global Olympian community WOA today expresses its profound shock and sadness at the execution of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari. WOA... Read More
Watch how to grow your Olympian legacy
11 | 9 | 2020
You can now watch the “Delivering your Olympian legacy” webinar on-demand and hear how two Olympian leaders are making the most of their... Read More