Based on the recommendations 22 and 26 of the Olympic Agenda 2020, The Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage organised the 1st General Assembly of the NOC Culture and Education Champions’ Network, led by Mr Ching-Kuo Wu, Chair of the IOC Culture and Olympic Heritage Commission and by Mr Francis Gabet, Director, on the IOA premises in Olympia, Greece, from 20 to 23 May 2019. Seventy-seven delegates representing 69 NOCs were present.

During the General Assembly, the NOC Culture and Education Champions participated in working groups on Olympic Culture and Education within the NOC in their country, exchanged experiences in the field and provided feedback for cultural and educational activities amongst others. Visits of the archaeological sites in Athens and Ancient Olympia were included in the programme.The IOA was proud to support and host this IOC initiative on its premises.