The Portuguese Olympic Athletes Association was founded in 2003 by a group of former Portuguese Olympic Athletes with the aim of promote solidarity and strengthen ties between them. AAOP also has a strong educational approach, promoting and disseminate the values of the Olympic Movement, supporting the development of youth education through sport. At the time, AAOP continues to work with several sport organizations collaborating in the development of sports, recreational and cultural activities, in particular in the interest of its Members.