European Aquatics treasurer Andida Bouma attended the European Olympic Committees General Assembly in Budapest as a special guest at the invitation of the EOC President Spyros Capralos.
The annual event, attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry, brought together representatives from National Olympic Committees (NOCs) across Europe alongside around 20 international and European sports federations, other senior IOC representatives and leading figures from across the Olympic Movement.
Ms Bouma met with senior representatives from NOCs, international federations and Olympic stakeholders, reinforcing European Aquatics’ commitment to contributing positively to the wider objectives of the Olympic Movement.
Her participation highlighted the federation’s growing role within the European sporting landscape and its commitment to building partnerships that support athletes, strengthen governance and promote sustainable development across sport.
The gathering provided an important platform for dialogue and the exchange of ideas, enabling participants to strengthen existing relationships while establishing valuable new partnerships.
The event was organised to an exceptionally high standard by the Hungarian Olympic Committee and showcased Hungary’s strong commitment to the Olympic Movement and the development of sport. Delegates also enjoyed a spectacular cultural programme and gala dinner that celebrated both Hungarian heritage and the unifying values of sport.
A highlight of the Assembly was the extensive participation of the IOC President, who attended most of the programme and delivered a powerful keynote address outlining her vision for the Olympic Movement and the IOC’s Fit for the Future programme.
Her presentation emphasised the importance of innovation, collaboration, good governance and ensuring that sport continues to evolve in a rapidly changing world while remaining firmly centred on athletes.
Delegates also received valuable updates from organisers of major upcoming multi-sport events, including the European Games Istanbul 2027, the European Youth Olympic Festivals of 2027 and the Games of the Small States of Europe.
These presentations provided important insights into planning progress and organisational developments for events that will feature aquatic disciplines on their programmes.
The Assembly was further addressed by European Commissioner Glenn Micallef and included presentations from representatives of ANOC, WADA and EOC Chief Executive Officer Jan Lehmann on a range of topics affecting the future development of sport and the Olympic Movement.
The event was organised to an exceptionally high standard by the Hungarian Olympic Committee and showcased Hungary’s strong commitment to the Olympic Movement and the development of sport. Delegates also enjoyed a spectacular cultural programme and gala dinner that celebrated both Hungarian heritage and the unifying values of sport.
Delegates at the EOC General Assembly also enjoyed a cultural programme and gala dinner. Credit: EOC
