With great anticipation and ambition, North Macedonia is preparing to host the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) 2025, which will take place from July 20 to 26 and bring together the best young athletes from across Europe. The festival will be a celebration of sports, culture, and youth activism, promoting values such as friendship, teamwork, and respect, while opening doors to sporting and cultural cooperation.
EYOF Skopje 2025 will welcome around 4,000 athletes from 49 European countries who will compete in 15 sports disciplines, including athletics, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, judo, handball, tennis, and others. Sports halls and arenas in Skopje and Kumanovo will become the stage for top-level performances and a true Olympic spirit of youth.
As host, North Macedonia gains a unique opportunity to demonstrate its capacity to organize an international event of this caliber. Skopje and Kumanovo are already working on improving sports infrastructure, logistics, and accommodation for athletes and their teams, aiming to create an unforgettable sporting experience.
A key role in the organization of the festival will be played by hundreds of volunteers who will support the athletes and visitors. The open call for volunteers is already underway, offering young people a unique chance to be part of an international sports experience, gain valuable knowledge, and develop their organizational skills.
EYOF Skopje 2025 is not just a sporting event—it is a platform to promote universal values such as unity, friendship, and sportsmanship. The Macedonian public will have the opportunity to support the festival by attending competitions, participating in cultural events, and cheering on the athletes.
With this festival, North Macedonia will not only be a host but also a role model for how sport can unite people and cultures. With just over 200 days to go until the opening, the organizing team continues to work with dedication to ensure a world-class sporting experience that will be remembered for years to come.
“Sport is a universal language that connects us all. Young people are the future of every society, and through sport we learn about teamwork, respect, and perseverance. With EYOF 2025, North Macedonia will show that it is ready to welcome Europe’s sporting elite and create lasting memories for all participants. EYOF will be a festival of unity, success, and positive change,” emphasized Aleksandar Bogoevski, Executive Director of EYOF 2025.
Skopje and Kumanovo await the summer of next year with readiness and excitement, knowing that the youth will bring a spirit of hope, success, and inspiration for future generations. Sending a message that young people carry the spirit of the future, EYOF 2025 is more than just an event—it is an opportunity to create a better future through sport, culture, and social unity. All eyes are on North Macedonia, which with passion and commitment will write the next chapter of European youth sport.
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