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EMCA participates in the launch of the 10th anniversary of the European Week of Sport

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The European Week of Sport (EWoS) officially celebrated its 10th anniversary with a high-profile launch event on 23 September 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The opening ceremony took place at GAME Streetmekka, a former storage facility transformed into a modern hub for sport and social inclusion.
The event was inaugurated by His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark, Mr. Glenn Micallef, Director at DG EAC, and Mr. Jakob Engel-Schmidt, Danish Minister of Sport.

The celebration not only highlighted a decade of EWoS but also showcased the success of the Erasmus+ Sport programme — widely recognised as one of the European Union’s most impactful initiatives in the field of sport and beyond.

Representing the European Multisport Club Association (EMCA), President Christina Tsligkiri, Vice-President Gabriella Bascelli, and Board Member Bojan Mijatović actively participated in the event, reaffirming EMCA’s commitment to promoting multisport values and fostering collaboration across Europe.

On the second day, a Conference addressed key themes such as Physical Literacy, the challenges of sedentary behaviour, and inspiring best practices from successful sport projects across Europe. Discussions underlined the unifying power of sport, even in times of conflict.

Moving examples included initiatives supporting Ukrainian children and schools, proving how sport can help rebuild a sense of belonging to a democratic and inclusive European community despite the ongoing horrors of war.

EMCA, President Christina Tsligkiri stated:

“As President of the European Multisport Club Association (EMCA), I strongly believe that sport has the power to unite. For us, the European Week of Sport is a key initiative that promotes health, inclusion, equality, and active citizenship across every corner of Europe. Sports clubs, organisations, volunteers, and young people are at the heart of this effort — and EMCA is here to support, coordinate, and inspire actions that will have a lasting impact.

From Copenhagen, we send a pan-European message of both physical activity and awareness. Sport is not only about stars; it also holds the path that leads to them.”

PARTNER OF THE EUROPEAN WEEK OF SPORT

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In the European sport system a significant role is played by multisport clubs, which through their in-depth involvement in sports – understand better than anyone else the different needs, importance, dimensions and impacts of European sport

In order to achieve a coherent focus, 32 Multisport Clubs are part of European umbrella organisation, associating top performance clubs that dedicate their energies to professional and grassroots sports and parasports: the European Multisport Club Association.

Photogallery of EMCA’S Elective Assembly in Piraeus, Greece

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On Friday, March 7th, the European Multisports Club Association (EMCA) held its Elective General Assembly in Piraeus, Greece. The meeting gathered representatives from multi-sports clubs across Europe, who actively participated in the proceedings, emphasizing the democratic function of the Association.

Here are the photos from our Assembly:

EMCA Elective Assembly in Piraeus – Re-election of Christina Tsiligiri as President

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On Friday, March 7th, the European Multi-Sports Club Association (EMCA) held its Elective General Assembly in Piraeus, Greece. The meeting gathered representatives from multi-sports clubs across Europe, who actively participated in the proceedings, emphasizing the democratic function of the Association.

During the assembly, members voted for the election of the new President and the board of directors. Christina Tsiligiri was re-elected as President of EMCA, earning the members’ trust for a second consecutive term. Vanina Milanova was appointed as President of the General Assembly, while Gabriella Bascelli assumed the position of Vice President.

New EMCA Executive Board

Following the conclusion of the General Assembly, the new EMCA Executive Board is formed as follows:

  • Polat Bengiserp
  • Denis Lafoux
  • Martijn Looren de Jong
  • Balint Mate
  • Bojan Mijatovic
  • Albert Salarich
  • José Carlos Serra Reis

Additionally, the Advisory Board consists of:

  • Yves Le Lostecque
  • Kenneth Cortsen
  • Menelaos Dimitriou
  • Malte Kalsbach
  • Patricia Silva Lopes

Statement from President Christina Tsiligiri

“It is a great honor to be re-elected as President of EMCA, an organization that continues to grow, evolve, and lead in the field of multi-sports in Europe. The trust shown to me by the members motivates me to work with even greater dedication to strengthen EMCA’s position at the European level, to create more opportunities for collaborations, and to promote the power of sports as a means of unity and development. Together, we continue dynamically towards the future.”