The article highlights the emergence and subsequent implementation of the project initiated in the early 90-ies of XX century by the Kiev State Institute of Physical Culture (now - the National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport) jointly with the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Olympic Academy of Ukraine - International Scientific Congresses "Modern Olympic Sport and Sport for All", which over time became regular, representative and traditional. During the period 1993-2015 there were held nineteen of such congresses that took place in different countries on a base of specialized physical culture and sport higher educational establishments. These forums were held under the auspices of the International Association of Universities of Physical Culture and Sports, and with the support of the International Olympic Committee. They collected hundreds of scientists and top experts from many countries of Europe, Asia, America, Africa, Australia, and the congress topics covered a wide range of basic and applied research in various directions.