🇲🇰 Skopje 2025 kicks off tomorrow: Europe’s biggest youth sports festival begins

Skopje, 19 July 2025 – The capital of North Macedonia is ready to become the heart of European youth sport for an entire week. Starting tomorrow, Skopje 2025, the 18th edition of the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), will officially get underway.

🎯 What is it about?
The EYOF is a multi-sport event for young athletes (aged 14 to 18) from across Europe, organised by the European Olympic Committees. This year’s edition will bring together around 4,000 athletes from 49 delegations, competing across 15 summer sports.

🏅 A stepping stone towards Olympic dreams
More than just an international gathering, the EYOF is a launchpad for future elite athletes. For many, Skopje 2025 represents their first major milestone on the path to top-level competition.

🎤 Music, spirit and values
The official anthem, “Together We Shine”, is already echoing across the city. Performed by local talent, the song reflects the youth-driven spirit of unity and solidarity that defines the festival.

🎥 Unprecedented live coverage
For the first time, all competitions and ceremonies will be broadcast live in high quality, featuring multiple camera angles, replays and real-time performance data.

👤 Volunteers and participants in action
Over 700 volunteers from across Europe have joined local teams to help deliver an inclusive, energetic and smooth-running event. The mix of youthful energy and professionalism will be key to the experience.

🎽 Sport + Olympic values
Skopje 2025 is not just about medals: it’s a celebration of friendship, respect and fair play. The festival promotes health, personal growth and intercultural exchange through the universal language of sport.

✅ What lies ahead

For one week, thousands of young athletes will compete, connect and share unforgettable moments in an event that champions sport, Olympic values and European unity.
Skopje 2025 begins tomorrow. The future of European sport is ready to shine