4th EUROPEAN GAMES ISTANBUL 2027 – THE ROAD TO LA28

The European Olympic Committees (EOC) Executive Committee has approved the sports programme for the 4th European Games Istanbul 2027, further strengthening the event’s role on Europe’s pathway to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.

The programme, approved on 13 March during the EOC Executive Committee meeting, has been developed in close cooperation with the Istanbul 2027 Organising Committee and the respective International and European Federations.

A total of 26 sports and disciplines will feature at the 4th European Games, including 22 Olympic sports aligned with the LA28 Olympic programme. The European Games will offer extensive Olympic qualification opportunities through both direct quota places and Olympic ranking systems.

The inclusion of all sports and disciplines remains subject to the conclusion of agreements with the respective federations, in accordance with the EOC standard contract.

Rowing (beach sprint), weightlifting and squash will make their European Games debut in Istanbul, with squash set to feature at the Olympic Games for the first time at LA28. Gymnastics, volleyball and wrestling return to the programme following their absence from Kraków-Małopolska 2023.

EOC Coordination Commission Chair, Mihai Covaliu, said:
“Istanbul 2027 will be a key milestone on the road to Los Angeles 2028. With 26 sports, including 22 Olympic disciplines, and significant qualification opportunities, the Games will provide Europe’s athletes with a high-level platform to perform and qualify for the Olympic Games.
The programme reflects our strong cooperation with the International and European Federations and our shared ambition to deliver an outstanding edition of the European Games.”

Istanbul 2027 CEO Prof. Dr. Veli Ozan Çakır said:
“The European Games Istanbul 2027 will showcase the strength and diversity of European sport. In close collaboration with the EOC and the Federations, we have developed a programme that reflects both sporting excellence and the vision of our city.
We look forward to welcoming athletes and fans from across Europe to Istanbul in 2027.”

Further details on competition venues will be announced in due course.

4th EUROPEAN GAMES ISTANBUL 2027 | LIST OF SPORTS

•    3×3 Basketball
•    Aquatics
•    Archery
•    Athletics (European Team Championships)
•    Badminton
•    Boxing
•    Canoe Sprint
•    Fencing
•    Gymnastics
•    Judo
•    Karate
•    Kickboxing
•    Modern Pentathlon
•    Muaythai
•    Padel
•    Rowing (Beach Sprint)
•    Rugby 7s
•    Shooting
•    Sport Climbing
•    Squash
•    Table Tennis
•    Taekwondo
•    Triathlon
•    Volleyball
•    Weightlifting
•    Wrestling

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