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FEPA NEWS 45 16 Exhibition News After a successful four-year period the Society of Philatelists and Numismatics of the Canton of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) enthusiastically started the year with a new Board and new events. To mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, the Society hosted a special exhibition in cooperation with the City of Sarajevo and the Mayor, Benjamina Kari ć , as well as the Bosnian Cultural Center, and Artis - Cultural society. The photograph (below) shows members of the Society at the opening ceremony. Commemorating Sarajevo’s Olympic glory. Philatelic exhibition marks 40th anniversary Omer Merzi ć writes: The exhibition showcased stamps, first day covers, and commemorative coins celebrating the Games and their enduring legacy. The exhibition was part of a wider celebratory festivity organised by the city, featuring cultural and music events that resonated with the community. This broader programme helped draw even more attention to the exhibition, fostering its standing and significance. -------------------------- Paris: European Youth Sport Philately Challenge 2024 Pascal Bandry writes: The Youth Sport Philately Challenge exhibition was held with FEPA Recognition in Paris from 30th May - 2nd June. The aim was to take the opportunity of a major global event in Paris – the Olympic Games – to promote philately. There were fourteen entrants from six nations - Spain, Germany, Romania, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and France. Alix Wolf of France came top of the list with an exhibit on ‘La Gymnastique’. When the scores of the competing countries were added up the results were close but Spain emerged as the overall winner. We send our warmest congratulations to all the young exhibitors, and thanks to everyone who contributed to making the exhibition a success.