Events

In the last year, the sports heart of Maribor has been beating stronger and stronger. Numerous test sports events and competitions this year in Maribor in the Olympic spirit quickened the pulse in anticipation of the European Youth Olympic Festival.

Upcoming events

JULY 21 | Presentation of the EYOF MB 2023 Slovenian national team

JULY 23 | Press conference

JULY 23 | Opening ceremony

JULY 24 | Opening of the SIJ training ground

JULY 29 | Closing ceremony

JULY | Press conference

Past events

EYOF officially open, the Olympic flame was lit in the Ljudski vrt

EYOF officially open, the Olympic flame was lit in the Ljudski vrt

Maribor, July 23, 2023 – Today the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) 2023 was officially opened with a spectacular ceremony, which was sold out in record time. More than 200 artists accompanied the athletes, including Joker out, the Slovenian Army Orchestra, Raiven and more than 5,000 spectators. During the Festival, the streets of Maribor will […]

1 MONTH BEFORE EYOF MARIBOR 2023 WE CELEBRATE OLYMPIC DAY

1 MONTH BEFORE EYOF MARIBOR 2023 WE CELEBRATE OLYMPIC DAY

Today the so-called Olympic Day marks the founding of the International Olympic Committee and the birth of the modern Olympic Games. Taking this opportunity, the opening of the exhibition EYOF Maribor 2023: Connecting Sport and Culture was held today. Also, the torch of peace, the symbol of EYOF MB 2023, which was passed from hand […]

EYOF hike: With the torch of peace to Maribor Pohorje

EYOF hike: With the torch of peace to Maribor Pohorje

Despite the bad weather, an impressive number of hikers took part in the EYOF hike: With the torch of peace to Maribor Pohorje. The EYOF hike with the torch of peace to Maribor Pohorje was attended by a remarkable number of hikers, who were full of good spirits and positive energy despite the bad weather. […]

Starting the journey of the Torch of Peace

Starting the journey of the Torch of Peace

The Torch of Peace received an unforgettable welcome in Maribor and started its journey with a walk through the streets of the city. Today was a truly wonderful day in Maribor! The Torch of Peace, which arrived from Rome, received an unforgettable welcome. At 13:15, the Mayor of Maribor, Aleksander Saša Arsenovič, handed over the […]

Igniting the Summer EYOF Flame of Peace: Unforgettable Ceremony Marks the Countdown to EYOF Maribor 2023

Igniting the Summer EYOF Flame of Peace: Unforgettable Ceremony Marks the Countdown to EYOF Maribor 2023

Flame of Peace was lit at the unforgettable ceremony in Rome With just 50 days to go until the Opening Ceremony, today in a memorable ceremony, the Flame of Peace was lit at the Ara Pacis altar in Rome, marking the start of the Summer European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) Maribor 2023. The Flame of […]

Press conference: Announcement of the acceptance of the flame of peace and presentation of the EYOF 2023 official vehicle

Press conference: Announcement of the acceptance of the flame of peace and presentation of the EYOF 2023 official vehicle

Press conference: About the preparations for the spectacular Shine Ceremony and presentation of the EYOF 2023 official vehicle. Today, on the 29th of May 2023, a very important press conference was held in the new Porsche Ptujska cesta showroom in Maribor, which revealed the key steps and preparations before the start of the European Youth […]

Volunteer training for EYOF 2023: A day full of knowledge, fellowship and enthusiasm

Volunteer training for EYOF 2023: A day full of knowledge, fellowship and enthusiasm

Unforgettable volunteer training for EYOF 2023: A day full of knowledge, fellowship and excitement On Saturday, May 27, 2023, as part of the EU project AHHV (Active, Healthy and Happy Volunteers at European Youth Olympic Festival – Maribor 2023), we held the first training for volunteers who will join the organization team of the European […]

Olympic camp: Preparations of young Slovenian athletes for EYOF 2023 Maribor

Olympic camp: Preparations of young Slovenian athletes for EYOF 2023 Maribor

Unforgettable preparation of young Slovenian athletes for EYOF 2023: Olympic camp in Mariborsko Pohorje as the key to success! As part of preparations for the upcoming OFEM 2023 Maribor, the Olympic Committee of Slovenia organized two exciting Olympic camps in the idyllic Maribor Pohorje. The camps took place between May 5 and 7 and between […]

Chefs de Mission seminar: The main event before the summer European Youth Olympic Festival

Chefs de Mission seminar: The main event before the summer European Youth Olympic Festival

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 […]

Press conference for Chefs de Mission seminar

Press conference for Chefs de Mission seminar

PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE VISIT OF HEADS OF DELEGATIONS – CHEFS DE MISSION A press conference was held in Hotel Habakuk, where we presented details of the largest multi-disciplinary sports festival in Maribor, which will take place between July 23 and 29. In addition, we focused on the goals and course of a two-day seminar […]