The Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), organized the 2nd Athlete Forum of the Olympic Committee of BiH, which took place on November 26. This event brought together former, current, and future elite athletes from BiH, providing an exceptional opportunity for the exchange of experiences, information, and ideas among athletes and sports professionals.

In collaboration with colleagues from the IOC, an educational program was developed that includes lectures on topics of particular significance for athletes, such as the IOC platform Athlete 365, AI tools, genetic potentials, training processes, and other current themes.

'The Athlete Forum is an extraordinary event that gathers BiH athletes in one place and offers them the opportunity to gain new knowledge and discuss topics that are of utmost importance at this time. The forum's program is designed to empower, motivate, and unite the athletic community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while simultaneously providing resources to improve athlete performances. The aim of the Forum is to make the attending athletes stronger and more united, so they can collectively advocate for their interests and push for necessary changes,' stated Amel Tuka, President of the Athlete Commission of the Olympic Committee of BiH, during his opening address.

Athletes are the center of the Olympic Movement, and with the organization of the second Athlete Forum, the Olympic Committee of BiH is strategically contributing to the positioning of athletes' roles in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President of the Olympic Committee of BiH, Academician Prof. Dr. Izet Rađo, emphasized that the athletes' turnout attests to the importance of holding the Forum. Educational topics, as well as the opportunity to exchange opinions within the umbrella sports association of Bosnia and Herzegovina, are key to creating a network among the best ambassadors of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its elite athletes.

'The Olympic Committee of BiH will remain committed to its mission of developing and improving the sports system of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is the foundation for the competitiveness of BiH athletes at international competitions.'

He also emphasized that support from government bodies is essential on the path to sports success.