Ask for the program! The European Olympic Committees (EOC) have confirmed the program for the Istanbul 2027 European Games. Twenty-six sports are included, 22 of which are common to the 2028 Olympic Games.Coastal rowing, weightlifting, and squash will make their debut at the European Games. Gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling return after missing the 2023 edition.
« Istanbul 2027 will constitute a key step on the road to Los Angeles 2028, rejoices the chairman of the EOC Coordination Commission, Mihai Covaliu. With 26 sports, including 22 Olympic disciplines, and significant qualification opportunities, these Games will offer European athletes a high-level platform for to distinguish themselves and qualify for the Olympic Games. »
The full list of selected sports is as follows: 3x3 basketball, water sports, archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, sprint canoe-kayak, fencing, gymnastics, judo, karate, kickboxing, modern pentathlon, muay thai, padel, sea rowing, rugby sevens, shooting, climbing, squash, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling.
