“We hosted a fire ceremony for the Bakuriani 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival. The festivity around peace fire has utmost importance, especially in today’s turbulent times,” said Spyros Capralos, President of the European Olympic Committees in Rome.

Spyros Capralos remarked that Georgia successfully completed preparations for Bakuriani 2025 and is ready to host the future start of winter sports.

“Peace fire reflects the Olympic spirit ideals – peace, unity and power of sports for the unification of peoples. With the festival drawing closer, all eyes are now on Georgia – Bakuriani, Tbilisi and Batumi, which are ready to present remarkable and unforgettable events.

Georgia successfully completed preparations for Bakuriani 2025 and is ready to host the future start of winter sports. This is more than a competition. This is the opportunity to convey the message that sport promotes happiness, unity and connections between people. Through a peaceful competition, Bakuriani 2025 will present the best of Georgia and the values ​​of the Olympic movement,” he said.