The Event

The Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) is one of the biggest events for the Malta Olympic Committee (MOC), which involves a lot of planning and coordination. As these Games provide the ideal opportunity to bring together a number of sporting disciplines where dedicated athletes together can prosper and reach success.

8 countries, 10 sport disciplines, at least 1,000 athletes; will be involved in the 10th 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.

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.

The Member States

Andorra, Cyprus, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, San Marino and Malta.

The Sporting Disciplines

Athletics, Basketball, Judo, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball and Sailing.

The Venues

Bidnija Shooting Range, Corradino Sports Centre, Gozo Sports Complex, M. Micallef St. John Athletic Stadium, Marsa Sports Club, Cospicua Sports Complex, University Sports Complex.

The Mascot “ELMO”

A cartoonish representation of a Pike man, complete with breastplate and helmet. It is well know that apart from being fearless fighters, these men were also physically well trained. A combination of physical preparation and a strong will to achieve success is an essential pre-requisite for any competing athlete. This mascot augurs well to all the participants of the Malta edition of the Games in 2003.

The Emblem

The idea of two figures in the logo emerged from the traditional eight-pointed Maltese Cross. They were stylised into the human body by use of curves instead of the rigid straight lines. Curves symbolize the flexibility of the athletes, whilst the eight points of the figures represent the number of countries taking part in the Games.

The colours of the logo on a white background are the basis of the colours used in the flags of the participating nations. Both sexes are depicted in the log. Motion and joy, the spirit behind the Games of Small States of Europe, are the motifs behind the design.

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