Commissioner Vassiliou: Special Olympics European Summer Games play a crucial role for inclusiveness and access
On 20 September, Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner also responsible for sport, will take part in the closing ceremony of the 2014 Special Olympics European Summer Games in Antwerp.
Between 9 and 20 September, 2000 athletes will compete in 10 sports. The 2014 Special Olympics European Summer Games received an Erasmus+ grant of €1.7 million, Commissioner Vassiliou said: "I am always amazed to see the talent, strength and dedication of the athletes participating in the Special Olympics European Summer Games. This event is an excellent example of how sport can contribute to an inclusive and accessible society."
Erasmus+ supports transnational projects involving organisations in grassroots sport, promoting, for example, good governance, social inclusion, dual careers and physical activity for all ages. It also helps to fund initiatives aimed at tackling cross-border threats such as match fixing and doping. It is expected that 600 partnerships including non-profit sports events and 3 000 organisations will benefit from a total of €265 million in funding from Erasmus+ from 2014-2020.
To find out more
- Special Olympics European Summer Games
- European Commission: Sport website
