The European Games in Istanbul are being prepared. President Spyros Capralos led a Delegation of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) to Türkiye to engage with local officials. Carlo Mornati (EOC General Secretary), Mihai Covaliu (Chair of the Istanbul 2027 Coordination Commission), Hasan Arat (Executive Committee Member), Raffaele Pagnozzi (Presidential Advisor), and Jan Lehman (Executive Director) were also invited to participate in the discussions.
On the Turkish side, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Osman Aşkın Bak, and the President of the Turkish National Olympic Committee, Ahmet Gülüm, were present. Both sides demonstrated " their firm commitment to organize a memorable fourth edition of the largest multi-sport event in Europe, offering excellent conditions for athletes " President Capralos emphasized the Turkey's reputation as an organizer of international competitions, as evidenced by the Champions League final in 2023.
The Minister of Youth and Sports emphasized this experience and the importance of the European Games in the perspective of the organization of the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, an assumed objective. These meetings reinforced the excellent partnership between the COE and their Turkish counterparts. ", the continental body welcomes.
