About GSSE

8 countries, 10 sport disciplines, at least 1,000 athletes; will be involved in the Xth edition of the Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE); hosted in Malta between the 2nd and 7th June 2003 and organised by the Malta Olympic Committee in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretariat in the Ministry of Education and the 10 sport disciplines associations.

These Games are of national concern as they provide a historical and memorable event generating national pride and enthusiasm in the community. The Games are also a high public profile event with large followings, attracting attendees from all around including a large number of visitors from abroad.

Events such as these are a blending of sport, culture, and education providing experiences not just for the athletes and their contingents but for the spectators as well.

Malta 2003

The Malta edition should prove to be colourful, exciting and fun. The successful staging of which involves the support from everyone whether as a participant, volunteer, spectators, or sponsors who are an integral part of making these Games successful and will help enhance the whole experience for spectators and athletes alike.

Aims of the Games

a) to bring together, every two years, in a genuine and sporting contest, the athletes designated by the European National Committees (E.N.O.C.);

b) to back up the ties of peace and friendship between the sportsmen and the youth of these E.N.O.C.’s to promote understanding, cooperation and mutual help and to encourage consultation and exchanges of information and experience;

c) to promote the Olympic movement and its ideal in each member country through it’s N.O.C.

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