CoEFTL’s Stella Leivadi volunteered at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games from July 8th to September 2nd, marking her fifth involvement in the Games. She was part of the Sports Entries team within the Organizing Committee, responsible for overseeing athletes’ qualifications and managing their final entries into the competition. Her participation caught the attention of some Greek media outlets (see links below), where she offered a detailed account of her volunteering experience in the Paris Games.
For our readers who do not speak Greek, Professor Leivadi expands upon her overall positive experience at Paris 2024 but also shares insights into her journey as an Olympic volunteer. She reveals that her “Olympic spark” was ignited as an 11-year-old smitten with a 14-year-old Nadia Comăneci. That spark grew and the smitten 11-year-old is now a dedicated volunteer for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, having served in various capacities since the 2004 Athens Olympics, which are still a cherished and vivid memory. Reflecting on her time in Paris, Professor Leivadi particularly praised the organization of the event, highlighting the efficiency and atmosphere of the Olympic Village and the impressive opening ceremony. Her role and contributions added to the smooth execution of the games.
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