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Voices of the European Youth Olympics Festival 2025
The European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) is the leading multisport event for the European youth (athletes between 14 to 18 years old) from 50 European delegations. In 2025 Skopje became one of the 25 cities hosting this international competition. Before a first medal was won at EYOF 2025, there were hundreds of warm smiles greeting…
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A summer of sport, youth, and unity
All eyes on sport in Macedonia this July From July 20 to 26, 2025, Macedonia will host the 18th edition of the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), a major event that promises to transform not only the country’s capital, Skopje, but also the broader perception of what a small country can achieve on the international…
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The journey of women in the Olympic Games
The 2024 Summer Olympics have just come to an end and they were nothing less than sensational (and somewhat dramatic). One of the reasons why they were so important is that there was a 50:50 representation of men and women competing, making them the first Olympic Games that reached full gender equality. Women competed for…
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Fierce struggle in cool water
We know that water is life and we can see it everywhere. 70% of Earth is water. But did you know that there are more than 50 water sports in the world? Some of them are done in pools, but some of them in natural waters, like rivers, lakes, seas or oceans. Let’s investigate open-water…
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Different Olympic sports in Paris
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games started on the 26th of July in Paris. 206 countries and more than ten thousand athletes are taking part. In total, there are 43 different disciplines but some of them come from the same sport. If we say that one international federation (like FIFA for football) represents one sport, there…
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The Baron of the Olympic Games
“De Coubertin” is not the most famous French name you might know, I presume. I must admit it is not very well-known in France either. Although without him, hosting the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 would have sounded like a historical old-fashion joke to most of us.Let me tell you a little more about the…
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The Not-So-Serious Guide to Formula 1
Ever felt the need for speed while dodging traffic cones on your way to work or home? I guess everyone did this even just once. And did you love the feeling of speeding? Also, if you’re already a fan of Formula 1 (F1), you may be inspired by Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, or…
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Football fever all the way
Generally, people have their own interests. Sometimes, their interests increase on quite remarkable levels and grow on to be their true passions. Can you relate? My hobby is football and I’d like to guide you through my journey where my hobby turned into passion over the past years. It started when I was 6, when…
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A Pearl Is Born
The American professional basketball league, aka NBA, improves day by day. While salary and the world effect were expanding, racial diversity was also increasing. In the 1980s, there was some inequality for foreign NBA players. But now, we have a lot of MVPs (Most Valuable Player) from foreign countries. With this trend, many Europeans are…
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Formula 1 – A red flag for the environment
Formula 1 is a sport where 10 teams and 20 drivers travel each year all over the world and drive in circles to determine the fastest driver and the best car. With climate change as one of the most challenging problems of our time, Motorsport seems to thrive to be more sustainable. However, how valid…
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From the past glories to future victories
In Macedonia, sport is a significant part of everyday life, bringing joy, inspiration, and establishing friendships. People engage in sports, whether it be for regular play, for the sake of good health, or for showing support to their favorite teams or players during sports events. Do you know some of the notable achievements that hold…
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