A special event in Kumanovo marked 250 days until the start of the 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival

As part of the celebration of the Day of the City of Kumanovo (November 11, 2024), the Municipality of Kumanovo organized a special event marking the start of the countdown – 250 days until the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) 2025, which will be held from July 19 to 26 in North Macedonia. In the presence of numerous citizens, the official mascot of the festival, Shiny, was also unveiled. The mascot was chosen by the public through an online voting process that concluded yesterday.

The event was attended by the Mayor of Kumanovo, Maksim Dimitrievski, as well as representatives from the EYOF 2025 organization. The importance of the festival for the city and the region was highlighted, emphasizing that this represents a unique opportunity for Kumanovo to be part of a major European sports event that will unite young athletes from across Europe and promote sports culture and international cooperation.

The mascot, Shiny, a symbol of youth sports and Olympic values, will be present at all events and activities related to the festival, reminding everyone of the significance of sports, friendship, and unity. Chosen by the public, Shiny will serve as an inspiration for all the young athletes participating in EYOF 2025.

As part of the program, the official representatives of EYOF 2025 toured the main sports hall in Kumanovo, where the basketball competitions will be held. Additionally, the delegation visited the mountain biking trail, accompanied by Emil Cvetanov, the competitive manager for mountain biking at EYOF 2025. This trail, offering challenges and stunning natural landscapes, will host the exciting cycling competitions during the festival, attracting young cyclists from various countries and highlighting North Macedonia’s potential for sports tourism.