The Observer Program is one of
the programs that mainly aims
to give a wider insight into the
key organizational matters of the
Games, as well as the on spot
transfer of knowledge about
the process of organizing the
European Universities Games
to future hosts and interested
parties.In 2024, during the 7th edition of
the European Universities Games
in Debrecen and Miskolc, the
Observer Program took place
from July 12-14, having know-
how presentations and visits in
both of the cities.The Observer Program offered
participants firsthand insight
into the European Universities
Games, encompassing the
event’s scope, scale, and
organizational complexities. It
also facilitated learning, best
practice exchange, networking
with EUSA staff and stakeholders,
and a deeper understanding of
the organizational process.Some of the objectives of the
program were to provide a
structured tailor-made program
for future organizers to observe
the implementation of EUG
operations in full action, to
offer guided visits, briefings,presentations, and discussions
on specific EUG topics and
questions.The Observer Program connects
future organizers, candidate
cities, NUSAs, sports organizers,
and other multi-sport event
organizers with experienced staff
and past organizers to facilitate
learning and knowledge sharing.The European Universities
Games Observer Program in
2024 included delegations from
several future host cities and
organizations: the University of
Salerno (EUG2026), the Croatian
Academic Sports AssociationThe European Universities Games encompass more than
just sports and competition, including education, knowledge
transfer, volunteering opportunities, and using sport for
broader development.
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