The IOC President Thomas Bach welcomed at the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne, the President of the National Olympic Committee of North Macedonia, Daniel Dimevski.

In a very friendly atmosphere, the two med discussed important Olympic and Sports topics. President Bach expressed his willingness to give the maximum support to the organization of the upcoming European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje in 2025.

The IOC will also support the project of renewing the NOC Sports Center « Jane Sandanski » in order to be ready and renovated in time for the EYOF Skopje 2025.