Introduction
The European Games is a multi-sport event that takes place every four years. The event was first held in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2015 and the second edition was held in Minsk, Belarus in 2019. The third edition of the European Games is scheduled to take place in 2023 in Krakow and the Małopolska region of Poland.
History of the European Games
The European Games was created by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in response to the need for a continental multi-sport event that would provide a platform for European athletes to compete against each other. The first edition of the European Games was held in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2015 and featured 20 sports. The second edition, held in Minsk, Belarus in 2019, featured 15 sports.
The 2023 European Games Sports
The 2023 European Games will feature 23 sports, including two new sports that will make their debut at the event. The sports that will be included in the 2023 European Games are:
- Archery
- Artistic Gymnastics
- Badminton
- Boxing
- Canoe Sprint
- Cycling BMX Racing
- Cycling Road
- Cycling Mountain Bike
- Diving
- Fencing
- Freestyle Wrestling
- Judo
- Karate
- Rowing
- Rugby Sevens
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Trampoline Gymnastics
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
- New Sport 1
- New Sport 2
Location and Venues
The 2023 European Games will be held in Krakow and the Małopolska region of Poland. The event will take place in various venues across the region, including:
- Tauron Arena Krakow – Volleyball and Boxing
- Wisła Stadium – Athletics
- Kraków Arena – Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline Gymnastics
- Tyniec Abbey – Canoe Sprint
- Nowa Huta – Cycling Road and Time Trial
- Zakrzówek Lagoon – Diving
- Krakow Shooting Range – Shooting
- Wieliczka Salt Mine – Karate
- Małopolska Voivodeship – Rowing
- Małopolska Voivodeship – Triathlon
- Małopolska Voivodeship – Beach Volleyball
Participating Countries
The 2023 European Games will feature athletes from 50 European countries. The participating countries are:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
2023 European Games Schedule
The 2023 European Games will take place over 17 days, from June 9 to June 25. The schedule of events is as follows:
- June 9 – Opening Ceremony
- June 10-11 – Volleyball Preliminaries
- June 11-12 – Boxing Preliminaries
- June 12-13 – Artistic Gymnastics Qualifications
- June 13-14 – Trampoline Gymnastics Qualifications
- June 14-15 – Canoe Sprint Qualifications
- June 15-16 – Cycling Road and Time Trial
- June 16-17 – Diving Qualifications
- June 17-18 – Shooting Qualifications
- June 18-19 – Karate Qualifications
- June 19-20 – Rowing Qualifications
- June 20-21 – Triathlon
- June 21-22 – Beach Volleyball Qualifications
- June 22-23 – Athletics
- June 23-24 – Judo
- June 24-25 – Finals of all Sports
- June 25 – Closing Ceremony
Tickets and Accommodation
Tickets for the 2023 European Games will be available for purchase on the official website of the event. The prices for the tickets have not been announced yet. Accommodation options in Krakow and the Małopolska region can be found on popular travel websites such as Booking.com and Airbnb.
Closing Thoughts
The 2023 European Games promises to be a spectacular event that will showcase the best of European sports. With 23 sports and athletes from 50 countries, the event is sure to be a thrilling experience for sports fans across the continent. Whether you're planning to attend the event in person or watch it from the comfort of your home, the 2023 European Games is a sporting event that should not be missed.
