The Philatelic Olympics (PO) were held for the first time in 1973, four years after the founding convention of the Union of Slovak Philatelists (ZSF), which became part of the Union of Czechoslovak Philatelists. The chief activity of the Clubs of Young Philatelists (KMF) is the collection of postage stamps according to the interests of the individual young member. The leaders of the KMF teach both the specialist and practical basics of philately to the club members. And of course, they prepare their wards for the Philatelic Olympics. The PO takes place every year, as a rule in May or June...