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Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the XXV Olympic Games in Barcelona at Warsaw's Museum of Sport and Tourism

Polish medalists from the 1992 Barcelona Games shared their memories alongside an authentic Olympic torch.

The Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw celebrated the 25th anniversary of the XXV Olympic Games in Barcelona. This special event on September 22nd, 2017, featured a gathering of 21 Polish medalists. Attendees shared their unique experiences from the 1992 Games, engaging with an Olympic torch loaned from the museum's collection. It was a remarkable tribute to Poland's Olympic history and its athletes.

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Exhibition summary

This event commemorated the 25th anniversary of the XXV Olympic Games held in Barcelona. The gathering on September 22nd brought together Polish medalists from those games, who shared their memories and participated in a symbolic act with an Olympic torch loaned by the museum.

Curatorial context

On September 22nd, the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, in collaboration with the Olympic Center, held a special event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the XXV Olympic Games in Barcelona. The ceremony was attended by 21 Polish medalists from those games, including gold, silver, and bronze winners across various disciplines such as pentathlon, canoeing, weightlifting, football, boxing, fencing, and rowing. During the event, participants shared their memories and experiences. The Museum of Sport and Tourism contributed by loaning an Olympic torch from the Barcelona Games, which was displayed and later ceremonially carried by the attending medalists, led by Olympic champion Dariusz Goździak. The event also included a photo opportunity at the Wall of Glory of Polish Olympism. Poland secured a total of 19 medals (three gold, six silver, ten bronze) at the Barcelona Games, ranking 19th in the medal standings.

Admission and ticket notes

This event appears to have been a special commemorative gathering rather than a public exhibition with ticket sales. Visitor information regarding admission policies for general museum visits can be found on the museum's 'Visit' and 'Tickets' pages, but specific details for this event are not provided as it was a past ceremony for athletes and organizers.

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
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Exhibition schedule
From Sep 22, 2017
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The event featured 21 Polish medalists from the XXV Olympic Games in Barcelona, including Dariusz Goździak, Maciej Freimut, Krzysztof Siemion, Dariusz Gęsior, Andrzej Kobylański, Wojciech Bartnik, Izabela Dylewska, Dariusz Białkowski, Grzegorz Kotowicz, Artur Partyka, Małgorzata Książkiewicz, Piotr Kiełpikowski, Adam Krzesiński, Cezary Siess, Ryszard Sobczak, Marian Sypniewski, Wojciech Jankowski, Maciej Łasicki, Jacek Streich, Tomasz Tomiak, and Michał Cieślak. The event was moderated by Cezary Gurjew, and the Museum of Sport and Tourism was represented by its director, Tomasz Jagodziński.
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