Biserka Vrbek is a Croatian sports shooter and a prominent figure in international sports governance. Born in 1959, she first gained recognition as an athlete representing Yugoslavia at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where she competed in the women’s 50 metre rifle three positions event and achieved an impressive 7th place finish. Her … Read more
Květoslava Jeriová-Pecková is one of the most accomplished Czech cross-country skiers in history. Her athletic career includes three Olympic medals—a silver in the 4 × 5 km relay (1984) and two bronze medals in the 5 km (1980, 1984)—as well as a bronze medal in the 10 km event at the 1982 FIS Nordic World … Read more
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Katarzyna Płoszaj, PhD, is an academic teacher and researcher at the Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Her research interests include sport pedagogy, physical literacy, Olympic education, and the quality of educational interactions among stakeholders involved in children’s and youth sport. Her work emphasizes ethical values, fair play, and the creation of supportive … Read more
Wiesław Firek, PhD, is a researcher and academic teacher at the Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw. His research focuses on sport philosophy, pedagogy of sport, the quality of interpersonal interactions in educational and sport settings (teacher–student and referee–player interactions), and positive youth development in organized sport. His work emphasizes ethical values, fair … Read more
Aija Buša is the Financial Director of the Latvian Olympic Committee, with over 10 years of experience in financial management. She holds two Master’s degrees from the University of Latvia: one from the Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, and another from the Faculty of History and Philosophy. In addition to her financial leadership role, … Read more
Education Master in Business Administration (MBA)Lisbon University — 1994–1995 Degree in Industrial Production EngineeringLisbon University — 1986–1991 Professional Experience Senior OfficerPortuguese Institute for Sports and Youth (IPDJ) — 2020–Present Senior OfficerFoundation for Science and Technology (FCT) — 2014–2020 AdvisorPortuguese Institute for Sports and Youth (IPDJ) — 2012–2013 Member of the PNED Coordination Team Information and … Read more
Former Israeli parliament (Kneset) member. Orly is MWU deputy chairman, Maccabiah vice Chairman, Maccabi Israel Executive member and executive member of the Jewish Sports Museum. Executive Member of the Israeli Olympic committee. From young age Orly was immersed in the Maccabi movement, actively participating in various activities and leadership roles, Played Handball in Maccabi youth … Read more
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Head of the Department of Sports Management, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Sport Sciences Vice President, Fair Play Commission of the Turkish National Olympic Committee Prof. Dr. Selçuk Bora Çavuşoğlu was born on April 25, 1976, in Beşiktaş, Istanbul. He is a former national rowing athlete and currently serves as the Head of the Department of … Read more
From 1997 to 2010, he served as President of one of the oldest sports clubs in his hometown of Sevnica. During this period, he was the initiator of the construction of a new, modern sports hall in the municipality and the author of its preliminary design. For this initiative and the conceptual design of the … Read more
Ioannis Psilopoulos studied Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens and in parallel had a successful career in Judo. He worked in the Public Power Corporation of Greece (PPC), in the field of the Thermoelectric Power Plants Engineering and Construction, as well as in the field of the Lignite Mines Engineering … Read more
Doctor of Law with a postgraduate degree in Marketing, trilingual (French, English, Dutch), Philippe Housiaux has an outstanding professional and sporting career spanning more than fifty years, with a strong focus on sport, communication and ethics. Since 2013, he has been Chairman of the Board of Directors and of the General Assembly of Dialogic, an … Read more
Mirna Rajle Brođanac (Osijek, November 14, 1974) is one of Croatia’s most successful rowers of all time. During her illustrious sports career, she won 48 Croatian national championship titles in various rowing disciplines. On the international stage, she regularly won medals and achieved notable results, including 6 medals at the World Championships and 9 medals in … Read more
Başak Nagihan Sönmez holds a PhD in Sports Management from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, an MBA in Sports Management from Bahçeşehir University, and a Master’s degree in Football Business from Johan Cruyff Institute. She is a member of the Fair Play Commission of the Turkish National Olympic Committee (TMOK), where she is actively involved in various projects … Read more
Since 2021, Kasparas Sileikis has been working at the Lithuanian National Olympic Committee, currently serving as Director of Olympic Education and leading national Olympic education programmes. With academic backgrounds in BSc Sports Management gained at Southwestern Christian University in Oklahoma City and MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management from University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, Kasparas Sileikis … Read more
Professor Ivan COSTE-MANIÈRE Programme Scientific Director, SKEMA Business School Honourly and distinguished Professor for some 65 universities in 25 countries in chemistry and luxury brand management, author of 10 books published by Elsevier, MacMillan and Springer, with more than 400 publications, and active in the sports domain: Lecturer, Institut de Développement du Sport par la … Read more
Laura Capranica is full Professor of Sport Sciences at the University of Rome Foro Italico, acting as Rector’s Delegate for Dual Career, a board member of Unisport Italia – the Italian Association of Universities interested in Sport, President of the “European Student Athlete” (EAS) Network, and a member of the Consultative Committee Bureau of EPAS … Read more