The European Olympic Committee (EOC) held its highest deliberative body in Bucharest, where it confirmed Istanbul as the host city of the 2027 European Games, launched the consideration of sites for 2031 and confirmed Brasov as the host of the Winter EYOF and Lignano Sabbiadoro as the host of the Summer EYOF in 2027.
“We are delighted to have received the support of the entire European Olympic family to host the next European Games in Istanbul,” said EOC President Spyros Capralos at the 53rd General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in Bucharest, Romania.
Following a presentation to the highest deliberative body, it was confirmed thatIstanbul will host the 2027 European Games, fulfilling the commitment made in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed three weeks ago by EOC President Spyros Capralos, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and Turkish Olympic Committee Vice-President Kazım li Kiremitcioglu.
The assembly finally ratified the agreement reached in mid-May, laying the groundwork for the host city, which is mainly in Asia, although part of it is in Europe.
Turkish officials plan to organise the Games following the model used byKrakow and Małopolska in Poland for the 2023 edition, using only existing venues to ensure the event is cost-effective and sustainable. With only three years to prepare, this method is even more critical for Istanbul.