Call for Applications: International Coaching Course (ICC) - Budapest 2026

We are pleased to inform you that the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and supported by Olympic Solidarity (OS), is now calling for applications for the International Coaching Course (ICC), scheduled to take place in Budapest from April 8 to May 28, 2026.

 

This intensive program includes both theoretical and practical teaching hours, and is offered in the following Olympic sports disciplines for Spring 2026:

    ' Basketball

    ' Football (Soccer)

    ' General Conditioning

    ' Handball

    ' Tennis

    ' Water Polo

    ' Wrestling

Please note that the courses are subject to minimum enrolment.

 

 

Important Dates

    ' NOC Sri Lanka’s Deadline to Apply: 3.00 p.m. on 26 January 2026 (CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED)

    ' Program Start Date: April 8, 2026

    ' Program End Date: May 28, 2026

    ' Interviews: Candidates must be physically present. Dates to be announced post deadline.

 

Entry Qualification

    ' G.C.E. A/Ls or Secondary Education (or higher)

    ' Supporting documents must be in English, or accompanied by official English translations and verified copies of originals.

    ' Original documents must be presented upon arrival at the university.

 

Language Requirement

    ' Proficiency in English, with supporting certification.

 

Other Required Documents

    ' Scanned copy of valid passport

    ' G.C.E. A/Ls and/or final exam results

    ' Proof of coaching and/or sport experience in an Olympic discipline

    ' Completed medical certificate (Download here)

    ' Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    ' Recommendation letter from the respective National Federation (Signed by the President, Secretary General, or both)

 

For more details on the programme, please feel free to contact Ms. Nipuni Darshika at +94 71 210 0862 or please visit the website: https://international.tf.hu/international-coaching-course/

 

The NOC Sri Lanka is entitled to recommend only one male and one female nominee to the IOC Olympic Solidarity for financial support. In the current call for applications, only one female nominee will be selected, as one male nominee has already been recommended from the previous call. His participation was deferred due to the minimum enrolment for last year’s course not being fulfilled in his respective sport, and he will therefore undertake the course this year. Accordingly, the total number of nominees to be recommended remains one male and one female.

 

Please note that the scholarship is subject to IOC-OS approval. Additional coaches may apply through National Federations or self-fund their participation at a reduced tuition fee.

 

Interested candidates (only Sri Lankan citizens) can submit all required documents on or before 3.00 p.m. on 26 January 2026 to education@olympic.lk or by post to: "The Secretary General, Sri Lanka Olympic House, 100/9F, Independence Avenue, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka."

 

NOTE: Late submissions will not be considered for the selection process.