February 2026:

THE LESSON OF OLYMPIA (1732): Now more relevant than ever!

While the world's eyes are focused on the gold medal of Milan-Cortina 2026, a nearly forgotten Dutch masterpiece reminds us of the true stakes.

In 1732, deep in the clay of Groningen, preacher Theodorus Antonides wrote a vision that was three hundred years ahead of its time. His message was as simple as it was radical: True victory is not about defeating others, it is about triumphing over oneself.

Antonides saw the Olympic idea not as an exclusive privilege for the elite athlete, but as a universal blueprint for human growth. He taught us that the arena is merely a backdrop. The real goal? Not to be the best in the world, but to become the best version for the world.

Today, the medals glitter in the Italian snow, but the real victory is quietly achieved by everyone who pushes their own boundaries. As Antonides already knew three centuries ago: the greatest triumph doesn't take place on the podium, but within the individual.

Did you know? "Olympia" (1732) by Theodorus Antonides is the oldest printed book in the world dedicated specifically to the Olympic Games.

A Dutch discovery that sheds new light on global sports history.