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Graduation & Opening Ceremony – M.A. Olympic Studies

On Sunday, 28 September 2025, the Institute for Sport History at the German Sport University Cologne (GSU) hosted a special double event: the graduation ceremony for alumni from previous cohorts of the M.A. Olympic Studies and the official opening of the 10th intake of programme.

9th Intake completes final module of the MA Olympic Studies

The 9th intake of the MA Olympic Studies has successfully completed their last on-site module, International Relations.

During this final academic session, participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions on the intersection of sport, diplomacy, and global politics — an area that continues to shape the Olympic Movement and...

Panel discussion: "Sparks of Olympism: Igniting the Future with Coubertin, AI, and Olympic Values Education"

We are happy to highlight and feature a historic collaboration between Panathlon International, the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP), the International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH) and the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (CIPC). 

As part of this collaboration, the CIPC will lead a panel discussion on...

Olympism & AI: M.A. Olympic Studies graduate Dr. Hilla Davidov Delivers Keynote Lecture at the IOA

Dr. Hilla Davidov, a graduate of the M.A. Olympic Studies programme was invited to deliver a keynote lecture at the 18th International Session for National Olympic Academies and National Olympic Committees Delegates, hosted by the International Olympic Academy in Olympia.

In her lecture, "AI: Opportunities and Challenges for...

End of application and selection process for the 10th intake

We are excited to announce the acceptance of 40 outstanding individuals into the 10th intake of the M.A. Olympic Studies Programme. 10 of the participants have been awarded a scholarship, thanks to the generous support of Olympic Solidarity.

Our new cohort comes from 30 different countries and nationalities, including two newly...

Media and Commercialisation of the Olympic Movement: 9th Intake`s fifth module in Barcelona, Spain

The 9th intake of the M.A. Olympic Studies is in Barcelona, Spain between 10th and 15th of March, participating in the module “Media and Commercialisation of the Olympic Movement”. The module is co-organized by our partner institution, the Olympic Studies Centre Barcelona. Special thanks to the institute's management, including...

Meeting with IOA president Dr. Tsolakis

On 25th February, Prof. Stephan Wassong had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Harry Tsolakis, the newly elected President of the International Olympic Academy (IOA), at the IOA headquarters in Athens. Dr. Makis Asimakopoulos, the IOA Director (attended via Zoom), and Prof. Kostas Georgiadis, the IOA Dean, also participated....

M.A. Olympic Studies at the World Boxing Workshop

On January 28 and 29 the World Boxing Workshop took place in Frankfurt, bringing together a diverse group of participants, including many from the M.A. Olympic Studies Programme, as well as Mr. Breno Pontes, Head of the IOC`s Paris Boxing Unit.

Prof. Wassong held a presentation and the event sparked engaging discussions on the...

Dissertation of Pascal Camara

We are happy to share that Pascal Mamudou Camara has successfully completed his PhD at the German Sport University with his dissertation, titled „In the making of (a united?) Africa: The role of the African Games in the formation of an African identity, 1965 – 1995.“

The Olympic Studies Centre at the German Sport University...

50 years International Pierre de Coubertin Committee with numerous alumni of the M.A. Olympic Studies Programme

On January 19th, the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (CIPC) marked its significant 50th anniversary, with IOC President Thomas Bach among the distinguished guests.