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ENGSO Youth Committee

ENGSO Youth Committee is composed of the Chair, Vice-Chair and seven Committee Members, who are nominated by ENGSO member organisations and elected during the Youth Assembly for the two years mandate. ENGSO Youth Committee is responsible for the decision making and strategic development of the organisation.

Former ENGSO Youth Chairs:

Alessia
Ms.
Alessia de Iulis 
(Italy),
2025-2026

Ugne
Ms. Ugnė Chmeliauskaitė (Lithuania),
2019-2025

Engso Youth Place Holder
Mr. Michael Leyendecker (Germany),
2017-2019

Paolo Emilio Adami
Mr. Paolo Emilio Adami (Italy), 
2015-2017

Engso Youth Place Holder
Mr. Jan Holze (Germany), 
2005 – 2015

The 2025-27 ENGSO Youth Committee

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Luca Wernert, VICE CHAIR (ACTING CHAIR 2026-2027)

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ENGSO member I represent: German Sports Youth (dsj)

Profession/studies: Head of Communications Agency

Special areas of competence: Digitization and trends in the youth sport sector, education and inclusion trough sport, Communication and events

Favourite sport: Everything in, on or around the water

Favourite Global Goal (SDG), and why: Climate action because healthy people can only exist on a healthy planet

Favourite motivation quote:  “Allowing detours, with a compass in mind.“

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Marija Leskovec, Committee member

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ENGSO member I represent: Croatian Olympic Committee

​Profession/studies: Communication Expert / MBA in Marketing, Executive master degree in Sport management (MEMOS)

Special areas of competence: Social media, communication, event management, international relations, non-formal education

Favourite sport: Ice hockey and tennis

Favourite Global Goal (SDG), and why:No. 17: Partnership for the goals, because we can make a big change only if we work together.

Favourite motivation quote: “Success is a journey, not a destination”

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Jan Fiala, Committee member

 

ENGSO member I represent: Czech Union of Sport

Profession/studies: Youth Sports Educator, Assistant to the Minister of the Czech Government, Erasmus+ Project Manager

Special areas of competence: Youth Empowerment through Sport, Non-formal Education, Erasmus+ Youth/Sport field, Political Advocacy for Sport and Youth

Favourite sport: Taekwondo, Skiing

Favourite Global Goal (SDG), and why: SDG 4 – Quality Education. Because access to inclusive, high-quality education – including non-formal learning through sport – is essential for empowering young people and building resilient, democratic societies.

Favourite motivation quote:

My parents are my biggest motivation.

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Siiri Turunen, Committee member

 

ENGSO member I represent: Finnish Olympic Committee

Profession/studies: Recreational Sport Manager, Coach / Master of Social Sciences

Special areas of competence: Sport Coaching, Social and Health Research and Management, Advocacy and Decision Making, Youth Participation

Favourite sport: Figure skating

Favourite Global Goal (SDG), and why: Good Health and Well-being. Well-being and health are fundamental prerequisites for living and functioning as a human being.

Favourite motivation quote: ”If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney

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Augustine Libert, Committee member

ENGSO member I represent: French Olympic Committee – CNOSF

Profession/studies: Project Officer Franco-German relationships 
Master (Sorbonne Université) European Affairs

Special areas of competence: Sports diplomacy, Franco-German relations, European institutions, Intercultural competence, Political affairs

Favourite sport: Badminton

Favourite Global Goal (SDG), and why: Goal number 10 : Reduced Inequalities. This goal reflects something deeply personal to me – the belief that sport should be a tool for equity, inclusion, and peace. Working toward a fairer world where opportunities are not determined by origin or status is at the heart of what I want to achieve.

Favourite motivation quote: Rien ne s’est fait de grand qui ne soit une espérance exagérée.

Olesia Shevchuk

Olesia Shevchuk, Committee member

 

ENGSO member I represent: Sports Committee of Ukraine

Profession/studies: Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Sport, PhD student, rhythmic gymnastics coach, expert in evaluating the quality of educational programs in the field of sports

Special areas of competence:Inclusive sports, coaching development, grassroots sports, human rights in sports, mental health, sports policy, educational programs

Favourite sport: rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatic gymnastics, artistic swimming, figure skating

Favourite Global Goal (SDG), and why: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) — Inequality undermines long-term social and economic development, impedes poverty reduction, and erodes people’s sense of fulfillment and self-worth, can fuel crime, disease, and environmental degradation. However, by working toward reducing inequalities, we can ensure more inclusive opportunities, promote social cohesion, and foster sustainable development, leading to a healthier, more empowered society where everyone can thrive.

Favourite motivation quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

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Jonathan van Dongen, Committee member

ENGSO member I represent: Dutch Olympic Committee*Dutch Sports Federation (NOC*NSF)

Profession/studies: Integrity advisor / Public Administration, Radboud University

Special areas of competence: (child) safeguarding in sports, volunteering, integrity and governance

Favourite sport: football

Favourite Global Goal (SDG), and why: SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities. Contributing to the reduction of inequality, on many different levels, is something I care deeply about. Sport is a powerful tool to combat inequality and bring people together

Favourite motivation quote: “The things you want to do the least, will always make you grow the most.” 

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Christina Bühler, Committee member

ENGSO member I represent: Liechtenstein Olympic Committee

Profession/studies:Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Former Alpine Ski Racer

Special areas of competence:Youth Development, Sports Coaching, Health and Well-being, Dual career in sport

Favourite sport: Alpine Skiing

Favourite Global Goal (SDG), and why: Nr. 3 – good health and Well-being. Through sport, I have learned how valuable health is. It is the foundation for quality of life and allows people to grow, pursue their goals, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Favourite motivation quote: “Keep going. Keep growing.”