Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the main questions about the OLYMP project, disinformation and media literacy.
OLYMP is a project funded under the European Union's CERV programme (Project ID 101147018) that harnesses the power of sport to build media literacy among young elite athletes. It is coordinated by the Bulgarian Olympic Committee.
The Bulgarian Olympic Committee (coordinator), the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee, the Lithuanian Olympians Association and the University of Maribor Library, Slovenia.
Misinformation is false information shared without intent to harm. Disinformation is deliberately false information spread with the intent to deceive.
Athletes are role models with large audiences on social media. They can be champions of truth, but they are also vulnerable to fake news and online harassment.
Check the source, the evidence behind the claims and the date of publication; compare across several independent sources; and always think before you share.
In the "Documents" section of this platform you can download the reports, presentations and programme documents.