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Olympic Congress Puts Priority on Youth and Athletes

Olympic Congress Puts Priority on Youth and Athletes

The XIII Olympic Congress, held in Copenhagen from 3rd-5th October approved a set of recommendations with a strong focus on youth and athletes, declaring that "youth and athletes are equally at the heart of the Olympic Movement."

Wrapping up a three-day meeting in Copenhagen's Bella Center, the Congress embraced digital technology and the Youth Olympic Games as powerful tools for sharing Olympic values with the world's young people. The 66 recommendations included proposals to get young people engaged in sport; to better protect athletes - medically, psychologically and after their sporting careers; to take full advantage of new digital technology; and to use the new Youth Olympic Games as a model for youth competition worldwide.

"The XIII Olympic Congress will be remembered as the Congress of Youth and Athletes. It has delivered clear guidance that serving young people and athletes should be our top priority," IOC President Jacques Rogge said. "We will find new ways to share Olympic values with the world's young people and get them involved in sport. We will redouble our efforts to protect the health and safety of athletes, and help them prepare for life after sport."

"From a FIS perspective, the outcome of the XIII Olympic Congress is in line with the philosophy of our organization" stated FIS President Gian Franco Kasper. "Our initiatives to Bring Children to the Snow and engage young people in skiing and snowboarding follow the vision of the Olympic Movement."

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