The Games of the Small States of Europe 2025 ended Saturday in Andorra. This twentieth edition brought together nine nations and more than 1000 athletes from around ten different sports. For 40 years, the Games of the Small States of Europe have provided athletes with a significant platform for create lasting memoriesThey may be small in stature, but they are big in mind and heart. ", declared the President of the European Olympic Committees, Spyros Capralos, during the opening ceremony, which also featured the presence of Thomas Bach.
The IOC President took advantage of his visit to attend swimming, artistic gymnastics and 3x3 basketball events. He also held the gold medal presentation in three disciplines : men's artistic gymnastics, men's 100m freestyle and women's 200m butterfly. This 20th edition of the Games of the Small States of Europe marks a remarkable milestone for an event born from a simple but powerful idea: sport, a source of joy, brings us all together. In sport, everyone is on an equal footing, it doesn't matter who you are or whether you come from a big or small countryWhat really matters is a big heart and a great passion for the sport. "He said.
« These Games are a true celebration of our Olympic values. Competing in a spirit of friendship, respect and fair play is essential, because the true greatness of a champion is not measured only by his victories.he recalled. You show us what it means to live by the Olympic values. You show us that sport always builds bridges and never builds walls. » The next edition will take place in Monaco in 2027.
