The Peace Flame for the 17th European Youth Olympic Winter Festival, scheduled for February 9-16, 2025, in Bakuriani, has arrived in Georgia. It was brought to the capital by Sports Minister Shalva Gogoladze, Olympic Committee President Leri Khabelov, and Bakuriani 2025 Organizing Committee Chair Mamuka Khabaresheli.

The flame, ignited during Rome’s historic Mercati di Traiano, was carried by two-time Olympic judo champion Lasha Bekauri and will travel across the country.

The event, marking Georgia as the eighth European country to host both summer and winter European Youth Olympic Festivals, will welcome up to 2,000 athletes from 48 European countries.