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Half a million in subsidies to look back on the Olympic Games from a century ago

Amsterdam is providing a 550,000 euro starting subsidy to honor the 100th anniversary of the 1928 Olympic Games held in the city. The celebrations, managed by the Stichting 100 jaar Spelen, will feature various cultural and historical activities starting in April 2028.

The city of Amsterdam is providing 550,000 euros in initial subsidies to support the Stichting 100 jaar Spelen, a foundation established to commemorate the centennial of the 1928 Olympic Games. An additional 450,000 euros may be granted if the organization successfully raises one million euros in private funds. The celebrations are scheduled to run from mid-April to October 2028, featuring a diverse calendar of events focused on sports, culture, and history.

Alderman Sofyan Mbarki noted that the 1928 Games marked significant historical milestones, including the debut of women in gymnastics and athletics, as well as the introduction of parking regulations near the Olympic Stadium. The foundation will collaborate with partners such as the Olympic Stadium and NOC*NSF to organize activities celebrating the legacy of the historic event. These commemorations will begin approximately one hundred days before the start of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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Half a million in subsidies to look back on the Olympic Games of a century ago

Amsterdam is providing a 550,000 euro subsidy to the Stichting 100 jaar Spelen foundation to celebrate the centennial of the 1928 Olympic Games. Planned activities for 2028 will highlight the event's historical significance, including the first participation of women in athletics and the introduction of local parking signs.

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