Olympic flame burns again in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - The opening ceremony of the 14th European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) concluded with the lighting of the Olympic flame at the "Asim Ferhatović Hase" stadium. The flame was lit by BiH's best judoka, Larisa Cerić.

Before that, Olympians from BiH and prominent athletes passed the flame to each other until they reached the ramp leading to the Olympic flame. A spectacular fireworks display followed the lighting of the Olympic flame. Tonight, an image of peace, unity, and togetherness was sent to the world from Sarajevo.

The opening ceremony of the 14th EYOF was watched by 25,000 spectators at the stadium, and numerous viewers via live TV broadcast.

A total of 1,400 athletes, coaches, and delegation members from 46 countries are participating in the 14th EYOF. 21 athletes are representing BiH in five sports. Competitions will be held in eight sports: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ice hockey, speed skating, figure skating, snowboard, and curling on the mountains of Jahorina, Igman, and Bjelašnica, as well as in the Juan Antonio Samaranch, Skenderija halls, and in Pale.

The closing ceremony of EYOF 2019 will be held on February 15th at the FK Slavija stadium in Lukavica.