Chefs de Mission Seminar: The main event before the summer European Youth Olympic Festival
On April 19 and 20 in Maribor, the organizing committee of the European Youth Olympic Festival hosted national team leaders from 48 European countries, members of the European Olympic Committee, national and international sports delegates and workers, and volunteer representatives at the Chefs de Mission seminar. The event was intended to provide the most important information needed for the preparations and the arrival of the delegations in Maribor to present all sports venues, infrastructure and the city of Maribor itself. Attendees got an insight into the substantive and operational readiness of the organizers.
The two-day Chefs de Mission seminar was the main test event ahead of the upcoming European Youth Olympic Festival in Maribor, which is less than 90 days away. It took place in the sign of obtaining new information, reviewing the national anthems and flags, getting to know the official hotels and other accommodations, and seeing the entire progress of the event first hand. It involved more than just working within four walls. Visits to sports venues and facilities under construction or renovation also played an important role in the agenda.
The two-day Chefs de Mission seminar was the main test event ahead of the upcoming European Youth Olympic Festival in Maribor, which is less than 90 days away. It took place in the sign of obtaining new information, reviewing the national anthems and flags, getting to know the official hotels and other accommodations, and seeing the entire progress of the event first hand. It involved more than just working within four walls. Visits to sports venues and facilities under construction or renovation also played an important role in the agenda.
The next day we answered all the questions and doubts that arose after the first day. We also visited the remaining venues, such as Pohorje village and student dormitories, where a sports village will be established. In the evening, we got together over an excellent dinner, which allowed us to connect and share experiences in a relaxed manner.
The entire Chefs de Mission seminar was held in a very constructive and effective atmosphere full of new insights and information. National team leaders got a comprehensive overview of the entire organization of the event, which will help them in the successful preparation of their teams. We believe that this will help make this year`s European Youth Olympic Festival in Maribor even more successful and memorable.
