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Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) is a biennial multi-sport event, launched by the Republic of San Marino, organized by and featuring the National Olympic Committees of nine European small states since 1985. The Games are held at the end of May or beginning of June and feature competition in nine Summer Olympic sports. Member countries The games are organized by the members of the European Olympic Committees (EOC). From its initial forming at the 1984 Olympics through 2009, there were eight members; the group's ninth (Montenegro) and tenth member (Vatican City) were added in 2009 and 2018 respectively. Members all have a population of less than one million people (Cyprus is the only exception; however, its population was below one million in 1984). The participating countries are: ''(*) Montenegro became the ninth GSSE country on 1 June 2009.'' ''(**) Vatican City became the tenth GSSE country on September 2018 through a partnership with the Italian Olympic Committ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The 2019 Games of the Small States of Europe, also known as the XVIII Games of the Small States of Europe, took place in Budva, Montenegro, from 27 May to 1 June 2019. Development and preparation After the Games, ''The Malta Independent'' reported that many of the facilities were "not up to standard" and that the athletics track had been finished just 24 hours before events were due to start. Venues Games The 2019 Games were the first time Montenegro has hosted the event since its inception into the GSSE in 2009. The Games opened on the 27 May 2019 with around 2000 people attending the ceremony. Participating teams * ''(details)'' (27) * ''(details)'' (142) * ''(details)'' (120) * ''(details)'' (33) * ''(details)'' (140) * ''(details)'' (80) * ''(details)'' (116) * (host nation) ''(details)'' (130) * ''(details)'' (58) Both the Faroe Islands and the Vatican City expressed an interest in participating in the Games but neither have an official Olympic Committee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The III Games of the Small States of Europe were held in 1989 by the Republic of Cyprus. The majority of events including the opening and closing ceremonies took place at the Makario Stadium, while the indoor events were held at the Lefkotheo The Lefkotheo Indoor Hall is an indoor arena in Nicosia, Cyprus. It is located next to the Makario Stadium, with which it shares a common car parking lot. It has a crowd capacity of 3,000 seated spectators. Currently, the arena is used by the bas .... Competitions * * * * * * * * * Medal count Final Table: References San Marino Olympic Committee {{DEFAULTSORT:1989 Games Of The Small States Of Europe Games of the Small States of Europe Sport in Nicosia S S 1989 in European sport International sports competitions hosted by Cyprus Multi-sport events in Cyprus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The 2003 Games of the Small States of Europe, or the Xth Games of the Small States of Europe, were held in Valletta, Malta from June 2 to June 7, 2003. Valletta previously hosted the games in 1993. Malta was not due to host the Games again until 2009, but a strong bid helped them to gain the games six years early. Administration of the games was done jointly by the Maltese Ministry of Education and the Malta Olympic Committee. The games were declared open by President Guido de Marco on June 2. Overview and participation The 2003 edition of the Games of the Small States of Europe was attended by all of the eligible nations. Eligible nations are European states with fewer than 1 million citizens. 820 total athletes from the eight eligible nations competed, the highest ever; 803 attended the 1993 Games in Malta and the 2005 Games in Andorra had 793 participants. Host nation Malta had 156 athletes, the most of any nation. Cyprus had 143 participants of their own. The Icelandic de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The IX Games of the Small States of Europe were held in 2001 by the Republic of San Marino San Marino (, ), officially the Republic of San Marino ( it, Repubblica di San Marino; ), also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino ( it, Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino, links=no), is the fifth-smallest country in the world an .... Competitions ''Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of medal events contested in each sport.'' * * * * * * * * * * * Medal count References San Marino Olympic committee (archived) {{DEFAULTSORT:2001 Games Of The Small States Of Europe [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaduz
Vaduz ( or , High Alemannic pronunciation: [])Hans Stricker, Toni Banzer, Herbert Hilbe: ''Liechtensteiner Namenbuch. Die Orts- und Flurnamen des Fürstentums Liechtenstein.'' Band 2: ''Die Namen der Gemeinden Triesenberg, Vaduz, Schaan.'' Hrsg. vom Historischen Verein für das Fürstentum Liechtenstein. Vaduz 1999, S. 430–435. is the capital of Liechtenstein and also the seat of the national parliament. The city, which is located along the Rhine River, has 5,696 residents. The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, being perched atop a steep hill overlooking the city. It is home to the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. The city's distinctive architecture is also displayed in landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House, City Hall, the National Art Gallery, as well as the National Museum. Although Vaduz is the best-known town in the principality internationally, it is not the largest; neighbouring Schaan has a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The VIII Games of the Small States of Europe were held in 1999 by the Principality of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein (), officially the Principality of Liechtenstein (german: link=no, Fürstentum Liechtenstein), is a German-speaking microstate located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarch .... Competitions * * * * * * * * * Medal count References San Marino Olympic Committee {{DEFAULTSORT:1999 Games Of The Small States Of Europe Games of the Small States of Europe Games Of The Small States Of Europe, 1999 1999 in European sport International sports competitions hosted by Liechtenstein Multi-sport events in Liechtenstein ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reykjavík
Reykjavík ( ; ) is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. With a population of around 131,136 (and 233,034 in the Capital Region), it is the centre of Iceland's cultural, economic, and governmental activity, and is a popular tourist destination. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to Landnámabók, was established by Ingólfr Arnarson in 874 CE. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. History According to lege ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The VI Games of the Small States of Europe were held in 1997 in Reykjavík, Iceland. Competitions * * * * * * * * * * * Medal count Final Table: References {{DEFAULTSORT:1997 Games Of The Small States Of Europe Games of the Small States of Europe Games Of The Small States Of Europe, 1997 Games Of The Small States Of Europe Games Of The Small States Of Europe Games Of The Small States Of Europe The Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) is a biennial multi-sport event, launched by the Republic of San Marino, organized by and featuring the National Olympic Committees of nine European small states since 1985. The Games are held at t ... Multi-sport events in Iceland International sports competitions hosted by Iceland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxembourg City
Luxembourg ( lb, Lëtzebuerg; french: Luxembourg; german: Luxemburg), also known as Luxembourg City ( lb, Stad Lëtzebuerg, link=no or ; french: Ville de Luxembourg, link=no; german: Stadt Luxemburg, link=no or ), is the capital city of the Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Communes of Luxembourg, country's most populous commune. Standing at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers in southern Luxembourg, the city lies at the heart of Western Europe, situated by road from Brussels, from Paris, and from Cologne. The city contains Luxembourg Castle, established by the Franks in the Early Middle Ages, around which a settlement developed. , Luxembourg City has a population of 128,514 inhabitants, which is more than three times the population of the country's second most populous commune (Esch-sur-Alzette). The city's population consists of 160 nationalities. Foreigners represent 70% of the city's population, whilst Luxembourgers represent 30% of the populat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The VI Games of the Small States of Europe were held in 1995 by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Competitions * * * * * * * * * Medals count References San Marino Olympic Committee {{DEFAULTSORT:1995 Games Of The Small States Of Europe Games of the Small States of Europe International sports competitions hosted by Luxembourg Games Of The Small States Of Europe, 1995 Games Of The Small States Of Europe, 1995 Games Of The Small States Of Europe Multi-sport events in Luxembourg Sports competitions in Luxembourg City Games Of The Small States Of Europe Games Of The Small States Of Europe The Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) is a biennial multi-sport event, launched by the Republic of San Marino, organized by and featuring the National Olympic Committees of nine European small states since 1985. The Games are held at t ... Games Of The Small States Of Europe, 1995 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valletta
Valletta (, mt, il-Belt Valletta, ) is an Local councils of Malta, administrative unit and capital city, capital of Malta. Located on the Malta (island), main island, between Marsamxett Harbour to the west and the Grand Harbour to the east, its population within administrative limits in 2014 was 6,444. According to the data from 2020 by Eurostat, the Functional Urban Area and metropolitan region covered the whole island and has a population of 480,134. Valletta is the southernmost capital of Europe, and at just , it is the European Union's smallest capital city. Valletta's 16th-century buildings were constructed by the Hospitaller Malta, Knights Hospitaller. The city was named after Jean Parisot de Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of Malta. The city is Baroque architecture, Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist architecture#Mannerist architecture, Mannerist, Neoclassical architecture, Neo-Classical and Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The V Games of the Small States of Europe were held in 1993 by the Republic of Malta. Competitions * * * * * * * * Medals count References San Marino Olympic Committee {{DEFAULTSORT:1993 Games Of The Small States Of Europe Games of the Small States of Europe Games Of The Small States Of Europe, 1993 1993 in European sport Games of the Small States of Europe The Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) is a biennial multi-sport event, launched by the Republic of San Marino, organized by and featuring the National Olympic Committees of nine European small states since 1985. The Games are held at t ... International sports competitions hosted by Malta Multi-sport events in Malta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
