INTRODUCTION
PROGRAM TOPIC
Athletes in the Modern World - 'Inspiring and Unifying'
PROGRAM PURPOSE
Learn about "Olympism" and engage in various lectures and activities to promote Olympism
PARTICIPATION
100 Participants (70 local, 30 international)
QUALIFICATION
Applicants must be between 19-35 years old and able to participate in English-language programs, including consultations and lectures
SELECTION PROCESS
PROGRAM CONTENTS
Meeting an Olympian
-Hye Ri Oh,
2024 Paris Olympic Taekwondo Team Coach
Professor in the department of Physical Education at Korea National Sport University
Member of the Athletes’ committee of the Korean Sports Council
Lectures by local and
international speakers
[Local]
-Dr. Ikyoung Chang
Director of the Korean Institute for Olympics Studies (KIOS)
Associate Professor at the Korea National Sport University
-Sungsik Cho
Senior Program Specialist, International Cooperation Team
at UNESCO ICM
[International]
-Terry Tay
Member of the Olympic Council of Asia (OC) Athletes Committee
Commonwealth Games Athlete Advisory Committee
-Ana Maria Straut
Former member of the Paris 2024 Olympic Organizing Committee
Olympic Legacy Tour
and Experience
Exploring Pyeongchang
2018 Winter Olympic Museum
Group discussion With global participants invited by NOCs over 10 countries
Group discussion with global participants
invited by NOCs over 10 countries and present the result
Experiencing
Winter Olympic sport
Experiencing a winter Olympic sport game
Make and try the traditional
Korean Food
Experiencing traditional Korean food
* The activities can be changed due to local circumstance.
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
Awarding certificate
The completion certificate will be issued to all participants who completed the courses
Experiencing International exchange
with participants
Having a good time with selected NOC international participants who are interested in Olympism from around the world
International Olympic Academy (IOA)
Application Opportunities
The opportunity to apply for the International Olympic Academy (IOA) will be given to all participants who have completed the requirements
Preference will be given to outstanding presenters for the IOA selection
The top presenting team at this event will be given priority for selection to the International Olympic Academy (IOA).
FAQ
Application Information
Will there be additional rounds of selection?
We will consider an additional round of selection if the total number of applicants (70 local and 30 international)
is not met.
Accommodation Information
What should I bring to the venue?
Is there anything I should be aware of when using the Pyeongchang Winter Training Center?