ACES Europe

28/08/2026

♟️🌍 Sultangazi brings the world together through sport!

As European City of Sport 2026, Sultangazi proudly hosts the 9th International Istanbul Open Chess Tournament, welcoming an impressive 906 chess players from 25 countries! 👏

A fantastic international celebration of strategy, talent and the unifying power of sport.

Congratulations, Sultangazi! 🇹🇷♟️

27/08/2026

🇫🇷 Cesson-Sévigné, European Town of Sport 2026, goes international! 🛶🌍

For the first time, the city will host an international canoe-kayak competition, welcoming 150+ athletes from 15 countries to its whitewater stadium.

A fantastic opportunity to showcase the European Town of Sport 2026 recognition and the values of sport on the international stage! 👏

26/08/2026

🇲🇽🏅 León is ready!

We are proud to announce that León, Guanajuato (México) will be the official host of the launch of the American Week of Sport 2026, from 17–20 September.

Sport, energy and the Americas come together in León!

Let’s go, León! 💪🌎🔥

25/08/2026

🌎 Welcome AS México to the ACES family!

We are proud to welcome AS México, part of PRISA Media, as a new Media Partner of the American Week of Sport. 🤝🎥

With editions and a strong presence in Mexico, the United States —in both Spanish and English—, Colombia and Chile, together with its strategic alliance with Claro Sports, AS brings a truly continental reach to this partnership.

From Mexico to audiences across the Americas, this collaboration will give the American Week of Sport and the ACES network a powerful new platform to share the stories of our cities, athletes and communities across the continent. 🌎

More visibility. More countries. More sport connecting the Americas.

Welcome, AS México! 👏🏻

18/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🏀🚴‍♂️ America, it’s time to get moving! 🌎💪

From September 23–30, the American Week of Sport 2026 invites everyone to move, play, train, and enjoy the power of sport.

Every step counts. Every movement matters. Sport brings us together, improves our health, and inspires us to become stronger communities.

No matter your age, ability, or favorite activity — get active, have fun, and be part of the movement!

🔥 One continent. One week. Millions in motion.

17/08/2026

🇹🇷🤝🇪🇺 A new ACES Ambassador in Europe!

We are pleased to announce that Abdurrahman Dursun, Mayor of Sultangazi, has been appointed ACES Ambassador in Europe for 2026–2030, in recognition of his strong commitment to sport and the outstanding work carried out in Sultangazi.

The appointment was celebrated last Saturday during a dinner between ACES President Gian Francesco Lupattelli and Mayor Dursun, on the occasion of a working visit to Genoa, Italy.

Congratulations, Mayor Dursun, and welcome to the ACES Ambassadors family! 🌟

14/08/2026

🏆 Rome will host the 38th European City of Sport Gala on 26 October 2026!

The ACES family will come together at the Hall of Honour of CONI to celebrate municipalities, regions and communities recognised for their outstanding commitment to sport, health, inclusion and active lifestyles.

The event will bring together leading institutional and sports representatives from across Europe while honouring the ACES 2026, 2027 and 2028 award winners and the recipients of the European Sport and Health Honours.

13/08/2026

12/08/2026

🌿🏃‍♀️ Sport Everywhere in Sultangazi!

As a proud European City of Sport 2026, Sultangazi continues to make sport more accessible, inclusive and sustainable for everyone.

Five days a week, around 1,500 women from the district’s 16 Women’s Sports Centers come together for nature walks in the beautiful Sultangazi City Forests. 🌳

An inspiring initiative promoting women’s participation in physical activity, healthy lifestyles and a true culture of . 💪✨

👏 Congratulations to Sultangazi for turning its “Sport Everywhere” vision into everyday action!

11/08/2026

🏁 Motorsport passion in Onești, European City of Sport 2026! 🇷🇴

The Speed and Spirit Show brought together drift and rally drivers from Onești and across Romania, combining speed, emotion and community spirit.

The event also paid tribute to Adrian Răspopa, one of Romania’s most beloved rally drivers and a proud son of Onești. 🏎️