World Olympians Association urges permanent solution to political bans on athletes
8 | 2 | 2017
WOA would like to reiterate its statement on the right of athletes to compete free from political interference in light of developments in the United... Read More
World Olympians Association [WOA] calls for urgent resolution to ensure the right of athletes to compete is protected
31 | 1 | 2017
Joël Bouzou, President of the World Olympians Association [WOA] today made the following statement in relation to President Trump’s... Read More
Liechtenstein to Launch Country’s First NOA
31 | 1 | 2017
The European nation of Liechtenstein is to form its first ever National Olympians Association (NOA), after Liechtenstein Olympic Committee (LOC)... Read More
Last Chance to Apply for 2017 Service to Society Grants
30 | 1 | 2017
With the deadline for applications fast approaching, WOA is today reminding those National Olympians Associations who have been preparing... Read More
WOA imposes sanctions on Tatyana Lebedeva and calls for implementation of its three point anti-doping plan
27 | 1 | 2017
World Olympians Association (WOA) has outlined its strong commitment to driving doping out of sport, following the announcement by the... Read More
WOA Statement on Tatyana Lebedeva
25 | 1 | 2017
World Olympians Association (WOA) has released the following statement following the announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that... Read More
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco becomes first donor to WOA Grants scheme
17 | 1 | 2017
Following the launch of World Olympians Association’s inaugural Service to Society Grants in November 2016, WOA patron HSH Prince Albert II of... Read More
WOA Announces Updated Strategic Plan 2017-2020
12 | 1 | 2017
World Olympians Association has unveiled its newly updated Strategic Plan that will provide a strengthened framework for the continued growth of the... Read More
Lithuania Olympians Association Strengthens Regional Links
6 | 1 | 2017
The Lithuanian Olympians Association has reached out to neighbouring Olympians from Latvia and Poland in an effort to develop the bonds of mutual... Read More
Iceland NOA Engages Country’s Olympians
20 | 12 | 2016
2016 has been a busy year for the Icelandic Olympians Association (SIO), which has been working hard to grow and develop the organisation to best... Read More
GB Olympians first to join Athlete Friendly Education assessment team
15 | 12 | 2016
World Olympians Association (WOA) and the World Academy of Sport have teamed up to boost Olympian involvement in the new Athlete Friendly Education... Read More
WOA Statement on the Second McLaren Report
12 | 12 | 2016
World Olympians Association (WOA) wishes to express the voice of Olympians to help make sure that justice is served and, by working in unison with... Read More
Statement from IOC Athletes’ Commission Chair on upcoming publication of the “Independent Person Report”
8 | 12 | 2016
In the light of the second edition of Professor Richard McLaren’s “Independent Person Report”, set to be released on 9 December... Read More
Ghana NOA Supports IOC Athlete Career Programme Outreach
7 | 12 | 2016
Ghana Olympians Association has been supporting the Ghana National Olympic Committee and IOC Athlete Career Programme (IOCACP) to help athletes... Read More
WOA Donation to Social Project Extends Legacy of Olympians Reunion Centre in Rio
2 | 12 | 2016
As part of its collaboration with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, World Olympians Association has helped make a... Read More
WOA Offers Condolences in Chapecoense Tragedy
2 | 12 | 2016
World Olympians Association joins members of the Olympic and sporting communities around the world who have come together to express shock and deep... Read More
WOA Launches Service to Society Grant Programme
29 | 11 | 2016
World Olympians Association has announced the launch of a new programme offering National Olympians Associations (NOAs) the opportunity to apply for... Read More
Japan Olympians Association looks ahead to Tokyo 2020
24 | 11 | 2016
With less than four years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and with the eyes of the international Olympic community firmly focussed on the... Read More