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Discover the Legacy: Winter Olympic Games Exhibition on Poland's Sporting History in Warsaw

Journey through Poland's Winter Olympic history, exploring memorable moments and artifacts from 1924 to 2014.

This unique exhibition in Warsaw delves into Poland's storied participation in the Winter Olympic Games, spanning nearly a century of athletic achievement. Visitors can explore fascinating historical facts, engaging anecdotes, and a remarkable collection of artifacts. Discover significant items loaned from the Museum of Sport and Tourism, including memorabilia from acclaimed Polish Olympians Wojciech Fortuna and Adam Małysz.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases Poland's participation in the Winter Olympic Games, from 1924 to 2014. It features historical facts, anecdotes, and artifacts loaned from the Museum of Sport and Tourism, including items from notable athletes like Wojciech Fortuna and Adam Małysz.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "Winter Olympic Games" at the National Bank of Poland presents a comprehensive look at Poland's involvement in the Winter Olympics, spanning from the inaugural Chamonix Games in 1924 to Sochi in 2014. Across 30 large-format panels, visitors can discover interesting facts and historical moments. The exhibition is enriched by a collection from the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, featuring significant items such as the jersey and scarf of Kazimierz Sokołowski, a player at the 1932 Lake Placid Games; Wojciech Fortuna's gold medal from the 1972 Sapporo ski jumping event; and Adam Małysz's Olympic nomination for the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. The display also includes official mascots and commemorative medals, offering a detailed historical overview of Polish winter sports. The exhibition was hosted at the National Bank of Poland's Warsaw branch, located at pl. Powstańców Warszawy 4. It was accessible to the public free of charge and ran until March 18, 2018, operating during weekdays from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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Admission to the exhibition was free of charge.

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 1, 2018 – Mar 18, 2018
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