The third day of competition at the EYOF has reportedly been generating considerable interest among spectators.

Organisers state swimming, gymnastics and judo events are the most popular amongst fans, with athletes also able to watch events.

Kocijančič has claimed the action is providing athletes with vital experience as they continue to develop towards elite level.

"The EYOF is very important in the career of Europe’s young athletes," he said.

"To be successful, they need talent, dedication and sacrifice, but they also require the psychological experience that the EYOF provides.

"All the athletes here in Győr will be able to go to major multi-sport events like the Olympic Games with this experience behind them, and with a greater understanding of the Olympic Movement.

"Many of the athletes I have spoken to this week have told me that the EYOF has taught them important new lessons in the psychology of sport.

"In the past we have seen athletes who participated in the EYOF go on to achieve Olympic medals.

"I have full confidence that the experience in Győr will help lead this year’s competitors onto the same road to success.

"Their Olympic journeys have officially started."

Athletics competition continued at the EYOF today, with The Netherlands’ Sven Jansons earning gold in the men’s 110 metres hurdles in 13.87 seconds.

He was followed across the line by Italy’s Giuseppe Filpi and Eero Hirvinen of Finland, who finished in 14.21 and 14.29.

France’s Ludovic Ouceni triumphed in the men’s 400m in 48.84, while Ukraine’s Denys Baranov won silver in 49.33.

Erik Sluga of Croatia took bronze in 50.31.

Finland’s Topias Laine won the men’s javelin throw with an effort of 74.74m, with Turkey’s Metehan Acar and Belarus’ Raman Hmyrak rounding off the podium on 69.88m and 64.54m.

There was victory for Poland’s Zuzanna Bronowska in the women’s 800m, as she clocked 2min 8.07sec.

Coninck Gaël De of Sweden was second in 2:09.14, with Romania’s Andreea Raissa Hojda earning bronze in 2:10.54.