The Olympic flame makes a return to Sarajevo

This is the largest sporting event to take place in this part of the world since the 14th WOG, and it puts Sarajevo back on the map of European Olympic centers.

- The war of the 1990s disrupted continual use of the venues constructed for the WOG. Therefore, the EYOF meant doing tons of work on infrastructure, repairing old venues and building new ones, especially on the mountains, which will allow us to organize major winter sports events in the future.

Spirit of unity

In addition to the WOG locations (Bjelašnica, Igman, Jahorina, Koševo Stadium, Zetra and Skenderija), new venues have been readied for the EYOF: Dvorišta at the base of Jahorina, Peki Hall in Pale and Slavija Stadium in E. Sarajevo.

Godinjak is very happy that images showing Sarajevo’s spirit of unity will go out into the world, breaking down prejudices toward the notion of coexistence in this part of the world, especially among young people.

- Our greatest value has been the meeting of civilizations throughout history, the cultures and customs of this land. EYOF should be a part of every home because this is a chance to show our famed warmth and traditional hospitality, and to get our young people interested in sports and healthy living.

The Olympic Museum collection, currently housed in the Zetra Olympic Complex, will be returned to the renovated building that was home to the museum before the war.