International Olympic Committee Honors the President of Hellenic Olympic-Winners Association Ms Voula Kozoboli, Lausanne 10.11.2015

IOC Women and Sport Awards

The IOC Women and Sport Awards were introduced in 2000 to recognise the outstanding  achievements and contributions of those who promote gender equality in sport. Every year, the IOC invites each National Olympic Committee, International Federation and Continental Association active in promoting gender equality and the presence of women in their sport or country. An IOC jury composed of members of the IOC Women in Sport Commission reviews the nominations and chooses six winners – the World Trophy winner and five Continental Trophy winners.

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Ms STAVROULA KOZOMPOLI

Ms Stavroula Kozompoliplayed water polo for Greece for more than 15 years and was part of the silver medal-winning team at the Olympic Games Athens 2014. Since retiring as an athlete, Ms Kozompoli has served on several different commissions and associations within the sports movement and has made every effort to help and promote female athletes and support women in administration and leadership positions.

For more than 15 years she has acted as a mentor for female athletes and coaches, and has also been very active in identifying new talented female athletes and securing sponsorship for them.

As President of the Greek Olympic Winners Association, she has also promoted women’s sport in a variety of ways. These include launching a new women’s excellence award, establishing an action for women day and developing a sponsorship program to support for the improvement of conditions for women working in sport.

Among other achievements, Ms Kozompoli has taken action in organising and participating in conferences and workshops on gender equality, and delivering speeches in schools that address sexual abuse in sport, ensuring that women and girls can train in a safe environment.

Her efforts have previously been recognised by the Greek Parliament, the Greek Church with the Golden Cross, and by many women’s clubs throughout the country.

International Olympic Committee Honors the President of Hellenic Olympic-Winners Association Ms Voula Kozoboli
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