IBM SkillsBuild for Olympians
21 | 3 | 2023
We’re excited to be working with IBM to bring you access to accredited job skills education and training through the IBM SkillsBuild... Read More
WOA mourns the death of former President
14 | 3 | 2023
Dick Fosbury OLY, WOA President from 2007-2011, has died at the age of 76. Fosbury won gold at the Mexico Olympics in 1968 but was best known for... Read More
Mexican Olympians train to be professional speakers
3 | 3 | 2023
Twenty-five Mexican Olympians met at the Mexican Olympic Committee to take part in the Sport as an Inspiration workshop where they learned how... Read More
Apply now for a WOA grant
31 | 1 | 2023
The WOA 2023 Grants programme is now open. You can apply for funding for projects run by yourself or other Olympians which either benefit your fellow... Read More
Mexican Olympians meet to discuss medical care
23 | 1 | 2023
Mexican Olympians heard about a proposal to extend medical care to all Olympians in Mexico at their Olympians Association General Meeting last week... Read More
New financial aid for female Olympians
16 | 1 | 2023
WOA’s Olympian for Life awardee Simidele Adeagbo OLY has launched an Athlete Grant programme through her SimiSleighs Foundation. A one year... Read More
It’s holiday season once again
19 | 12 | 2022
Dear fellow Olympians, It’s holiday season once again. I’d like to thank you all for all your hard work as ambassadors of the Olympic... Read More
WOA supports Olympic Summit decision on athletes right to compete
14 | 12 | 2022
WOA supports the Olympic Summit decision calling on the IOC to explore ways to allow athletes of all countries who are in respect of the Olympic... Read More
A recap of the latest activities by the Portuguese Olympians Association
2 | 12 | 2022
Portuguese Olympians have had a very active year. Here is a summary of the latest events and projects carried out in Portugal. Inauguration of the... Read More
Istanbul to host WOA World Olympians Forum 2023
24 | 11 | 2022
The third WOA World Olympians Forum will be hosted by the city of Istanbul next year. The World Olympians Forum (WOF) brings together Olympian... Read More
Join the OLYversary celebrations
21 | 11 | 2022
This month marks a special milestone for WOA as we celebrate 5 years since the launch of OLY in 2017. The first recipients were our Patron HSH Prince... Read More
WOA supports IOC mission expressed at G20 Summit
17 | 11 | 2022
WOA supports IOC President Thomas Bach OLY’s plea to world leaders at the G20 Summit to allow athletes of all countries to compete in sporting... Read More
New learning and earning opportunities for Olympians
5 | 10 | 2022
A newly launched programme will give Olympians the opportunity to be trained as paid motivational speakers and to benefit from the World Academy of... Read More
Full scholarships awarded to four Olympians
21 | 9 | 2022
Four Olympians have been awarded the postgraduate scholarship offered by World Academy of Sport and World Olympians Association. They will begin the... Read More
Mentoring for female Olympian leaders and entrepreneurs
5 | 9 | 2022
The EY Women Athletes Business Network (WABN) Global Mentoring Programme is now open for applications for the 2023 edition. The six-months mentoring... Read More
Record-breaking number of WOA Grants awarded
25 | 7 | 2022
Twenty-two Olympian-led projects across all five continents will receive funding which will change the lives of their communities, after being... Read More
WOA welcomes new members Brazil, Liberia and Spain
13 | 7 | 2022
The World Olympians Association General Assembly has unanimously approved three new National Olympians Associations as members. The Brazilian... Read More
Apply now for a full scholarship with the University of London
4 | 7 | 2022
Applications are now open for four full scholarships offered through WOA to Olympians to further their study online at the prestigious University of... Read More