EMCA at EU Sport Forum 2026: Shaping the Future of European Sport in Paphos, Cyprus
The European Multi-Sport Club Association (EMCA) is set to play a prominent role in the upcoming EU Sport Forum 2026, the European Commission’s flagship event dedicated to the future of the sporting sector. This year’s forum, held in Paphos, Cyprus, gathers leading representatives and decision-makers to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in European athletics.
On Wednesday, April 15, EMCA will contribute to the high-level dialogue through the participation of its President, Christina Tsiligkiri, who has been invited as a featured speaker in the Christian Barnard room. The session will focus on the evolving concept of competitive balance and its necessity for the credibility and sustainability of sporting competitions.
The panel, titled “Rewarding talent in sport: boosting solidarity and competitive balance,” will examine how financial disparities, structural inequalities, and increasing commercialisation affect the sporting ecosystem. The panel features:
- Gareth Farrelly: CEO, Union of European Clubs.
- Roko Sikirić: President, European Volleyball Confederation.
- Christina Tsiligkiri: President, European Multi-Sport Club Association (EMCA).
The discussion will be moderated by Giorgio Guazzugli Marini (Head of the Sport Unit, European Commission), focusing on strategies to ensure a more balanced and sustainable future for European sport.
For EMCA, this participation represents both a significant recognition of its impact on the European stage and a responsibility to actively contribute to a fairer and more unpredictable sporting environment.
Session Info:
- Topic: Rewarding talent in sport: boosting solidarity and competitive balance
- Location: Christian Barnard room, Paphos, Cyprus
- Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 10:45-11:45
You can view the full program and follow the livestream at the official European Commission link: https://sport.ec.europa.eu/whats-new/events/eu-sport-forum-2026
