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| Host city | Istanbul, Turkey |
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| Nations | 50 (expected) |
| Website | https://www.eurolympic.org/sport-events/ |
The 4th European Games ( Turkish: 4. Avrupa Oyunları, 2027 Avrupa Oyunları), informally known as Istanbul 2027, is an upcoming edition of the European Games planned to be held in 2027 in Istanbul, Turkey. [1]
Host selection
In October 2022, leading officials at the European Olympic Committees (EOC) claimed that they are closing in on securing a host for the 2027 European Games. [2] Spain, France and Portugal had been touted as potential bidders. [3] Split, Croatia had also expressed in interest in hosting the games. [4]
In October 2023, Istanbul indicated it intends to host the 2027 European Games and the 2027 European Para Championships, as part of a long-term bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. [5] [6] [7] Plans to bring back gymnastics and swimming events to the 2027 games were also revealed. [8] [9] A delegation from Istanbul presented their plans to host the 2027 games at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the EOC on 7 February 2024 in Madrid. Following the presentation, EOC president Spyros Capralos stated that Istanbul had the necessary infrastructure to host the games, and he was planning to visit the city to discuss the bid further. [10] The EOC officially confirmed lstanbul as host city on 27 March 2024, which was announced during a press conference organised by Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu. [1] [11]
Votes results
| City | Nation | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 
Turkey
|
Unanimous |
Participating National Olympic Committees
The 50 National Olympic Committees that are members of the European Olympic Committees are expected to participate.
| Participating National Olympic Committees |
|---|
|
References
- ^ a b "EOC Executive Committee awards 2027 European Games to Istanbul". The European Olympic Committees. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "EOC "very close" to confirming host of 2027 European Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Exclusive: Capralos says either France, Spain or Portugal have shown interest in hosting European Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 2022-11-05.
- ^ "2027 European Games in Split? City Wants to Host Multi-Sport Spectacle". www.total-croatia-news.com. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Istanbul ready to organise EG2027". european-games.org. 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Turkey to bid for 2027 European Para Championships with view to 2036 Paralympics". www.insidethegames.biz. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "Istanbul's interest in 2027 European Games revealed before EOC General Assembly". www.insidethegames.biz. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "EOC set to award 2027 European Games to Istanbul; Madrid encouraged to bid for future edition". gamesbids.com. 2024-02-06.
- ^ "For the 2027 European Games, Istanbul plays a winner". francsjeux.com. 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Istanbul delegation unveils plans for 2027 European Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 2024-02-07.
- ^ Süleymanoğlu, Nurten (2024-03-27). "Avrupa Oyunları 2027'de Türkiye'de!". Nokta Gazetesi (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-03-27.
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| Host city | Istanbul, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Nations | 50 (expected) |
| Website | https://www.eurolympic.org/sport-events/ |
The 4th European Games ( Turkish: 4. Avrupa Oyunları, 2027 Avrupa Oyunları), informally known as Istanbul 2027, is an upcoming edition of the European Games planned to be held in 2027 in Istanbul, Turkey. [1]
Host selection
In October 2022, leading officials at the European Olympic Committees (EOC) claimed that they are closing in on securing a host for the 2027 European Games. [2] Spain, France and Portugal had been touted as potential bidders. [3] Split, Croatia had also expressed in interest in hosting the games. [4]
In October 2023, Istanbul indicated it intends to host the 2027 European Games and the 2027 European Para Championships, as part of a long-term bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. [5] [6] [7] Plans to bring back gymnastics and swimming events to the 2027 games were also revealed. [8] [9] A delegation from Istanbul presented their plans to host the 2027 games at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the EOC on 7 February 2024 in Madrid. Following the presentation, EOC president Spyros Capralos stated that Istanbul had the necessary infrastructure to host the games, and he was planning to visit the city to discuss the bid further. [10] The EOC officially confirmed lstanbul as host city on 27 March 2024, which was announced during a press conference organised by Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu. [1] [11]
Votes results
| City | Nation | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul |
Turkey
|
Unanimous |
Participating National Olympic Committees
The 50 National Olympic Committees that are members of the European Olympic Committees are expected to participate.
| Participating National Olympic Committees |
|---|
|
References
- ^ a b "EOC Executive Committee awards 2027 European Games to Istanbul". The European Olympic Committees. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "EOC "very close" to confirming host of 2027 European Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Exclusive: Capralos says either France, Spain or Portugal have shown interest in hosting European Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 2022-11-05.
- ^ "2027 European Games in Split? City Wants to Host Multi-Sport Spectacle". www.total-croatia-news.com. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Istanbul ready to organise EG2027". european-games.org. 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Turkey to bid for 2027 European Para Championships with view to 2036 Paralympics". www.insidethegames.biz. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "Istanbul's interest in 2027 European Games revealed before EOC General Assembly". www.insidethegames.biz. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "EOC set to award 2027 European Games to Istanbul; Madrid encouraged to bid for future edition". gamesbids.com. 2024-02-06.
- ^ "For the 2027 European Games, Istanbul plays a winner". francsjeux.com. 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Istanbul delegation unveils plans for 2027 European Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 2024-02-07.
- ^ Süleymanoğlu, Nurten (2024-03-27). "Avrupa Oyunları 2027'de Türkiye'de!". Nokta Gazetesi (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-03-27.