Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Qualification System Principles approved, new YOGOC President appointed
The IOC Executive Board has approved the Qualification System Principles for the Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG). These principles will guide the International Federations (IFs) in the development of sport-specific qualification systems, ensuring a fair, transparent and consistent qualification pathway across all sports and disciplines.
Key facts
- The IOC Executive Board has approved the Qualification System Principles for the Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games.
- Qualification will primarily be based on existing IF competitions and rankings, reducing additional events and costs.
- Manuela Di Centa has been appointed President of the Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Organising Committee.
In line with the Youth Olympic Games vision, the principles prioritise the use of existing IF competitions and rankings, limiting the need for stand-alone qualification events in order to reduce costs for athletes, National Olympic Committees and National Federations.
The IOC Sports Department will work closely with the relevant IFs and the IOC Sport Entries and Qualifications team to finalise the individual qualification systems for each sport.
In another milestone for the next Winter YOG, Manuela Di Centa, an Italian Olympic cross-country skiing champion and IOC honorary member, has been appointed President of the Organising Committee. A multiple Olympic medallist, including two gold medals at Lillehammer 1994, she brings extensive experience in sports governance and public service, and will guide the Games with a focus on youth development and Olympic legacy.
The Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Qualification System Principles can be found here.