ENGSO

ENGSO is the umbrella organisation of National Olympic Committees and National Sports Confederations responsible for grassroots sport across Europe.🤝💬

In the early sixties, when governments had started to deliberate on sports matters in the Council of Europe, the informal NGO Club, as a discussion forum, was set up in order to join forces and define common sport political positions. In 1990, the NGO Club changed its name to ENGSO - European Non-Governmental Sport Organisation. In this way, ENGSO not only strengthened its status as a partner for

the defense of general sports interests at a European level, especially vis-à-vis political and administrative bodies of the European Union. But it also became a bridge building organisation for East-West cooperation in sports when, after the political changes in Eastern and Central Europe, membership increased and ENGSO thus became a true Pan-European sports organisation. ENGSO is today the only European sports organisation having been granted consultative status by the Council of Europe.

25/06/2026

ENGSO participates at the Implementation Dialogue on the European Week of Sport with 🇪🇺 Commissioner Glenn Micallef

The Implementation Dialogue took place on 23 June 2026 in Brussels. ENGSO, represented by Communications Manager Polona Fonda, was among the organisations invited to contribute to the discussion.

💬 ENGSO shared its experience as a long-standing partner (since 2015) of the European Week of Sport and presented recommendations for its future development.

🤝🏽 The dialogue focused on ways to simplify the implementation of the initiative, improve accessibility, and strengthen its impact across Europe.

Read more 🔎 https://engso.eu/engso-participates-at-the-implementation-dialogue-on-the-european-week-of-sport-with-commissioner-glenn-micallef/

Photo 📷 Copyright: European Union , 2026

25/06/2026

Great coaches do more than teach skills. They create environments where every young athlete feels heard, respected, and included. 💬🤝

Afairercoaching project is strengthening 💪🏾 the skills of coaches, helping them build equal, inclusive, and supportive sporting environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive ℹ https://afc.assistitaly.eu/

24/06/2026

ENGSO at the Implementation Dialogue with 🇪🇺 Commissioner Glenn Micallef and the EU Sport Awards Ceremony

On 23 June, celebrated worldwide as Olympic Day, the European sport community gathered in Brussels for the Implementation Dialogue on the European Week of Sport with European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef, followed by the EU Sport Awards Ceremony.

ENGSO, represented by Communications Manager Polona Fonda, was among the organisations invited to participate in the Implementation Dialogue. As a long-standing partner of the European Week of Sport (EWoS) since 2015, ENGSO shared its experience and reflections on the implementation of the initiative, while also presenting proposals for its future development. The discussion focused on simplifying implementation, improving accessibility, and ensuring the continued growth and impact of the European Week of Sport across Europe.

Later in the day, ENGSO also attended the EU Sport Awards Ceremony, represented by Office Director Marie Denitton, Communications Manager Polona Fonda, and Projects Officer Ophélie Delobel. The awards recognised the outstanding achievements of individuals, sport organisations, and stakeholders who have successfully promoted sport and physical activity across Europe through inspiring projects and initiatives.

ENGSO would like to thank Commissioner Glenn Micallef and the European Commission 's Sport Unit for the opportunity to contribute to the dialogue, share our experience, and celebrate the positive impact that sport continues to have on individuals and communities across Europe. We would also like to congratulate to the finalists of EU Sport Awards Ceremony.

23/06/2026

Do you want to take working with active members and volunteers in your sports organisation to the next level?

Join the last session of the training course in strategic volunteer management 💬

Theme 🏆Win-Win-Win scenario’s
Date 🗓Thursday 25 June
Discussion 💬 Design fair and sustainable partnerships where volunteers, organisations, and funders win together.

More info here ℹ https://engso.eu/free-training-course-in-strategic-volunteer-management/

22/06/2026

2026 European Sport Platform
🗓 15-17 October 2026, Split 🇭🇷

The 2026 European Sport Platform will be hosted by the ENGSO member Croatian Olympic Committee / Hrvatski olimpijski odbor.

🔹 Beyond performance; the True impact of Sport.
During ESP 2026 we will explore inspiring perspectives on topics such as from silence to science - womens health in sport, the impact of volunteers, and sport as a force to build unity, resilience, and empowerment.

🔹 The European Sport Platform offers a valuable opportunity to connect with ENGSO members, National Olympic Committees, National Sports Organisations, as well as other sports organisations and stakeholders.

More info soon 🤝

19/06/2026

Volunteers are the backbone of sport in Europe. 🏋️🤾🏾‍♀️

Join the SHARE 2.0 online seminar 🤝 https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/Sport_and_society_Registration_portal_CBE_25_June
ℹ Capacity-building event of the SHARE 2.0 Community of Practice on Sport and Society
💬 From Experience to Opportunity: Leveraging Sport Volunteering for Transferable Skills Development
🗓 25 June 2026, 10:00-12:00 CEST

SHARE 2.0 capacity-building event wishes to make you think of skills in volunteering through another angle: can we recognise these skills and transfer them beyond sport? Can we make volunteering more appealing by recognising the work and skills acquired?

18/06/2026

Financial constraints, economic crises and limited resources can reduce the ability of grassroots sports 🏋️‍♀️🤾‍♂️ organisations to operate, particularly those that depend on public funding, membership fees, or volunteers.

🤝🏾 To address these challenges, organisations can:
🔹adopt flexible membership models,
🔹diversify their sources of income,
🔹and build partnerships with other organisations to share facilities and resources.

17/06/2026

7 days to go to the Awards.

In just one week, the European Commission will reveal the winners live from Brussels at the EU Sport Awards ceremony.

Which of our 15 outstanding finalists will take home the title?
Winners will be announced in the following categories:
🏃 Physical Activity
🤝 Inclusion
💙 Volunteering
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Across Generations
🕊️ Peace

See the programme 💬 https://sport.ec.europa.eu/whats-new/events/beactive-eu-sport-awards-gala

16/06/2026

🏆 What does integrity mean in sport, and how can it be strengthened?

🤝🏽 The Integrity and Values Atlas in the Neighbourhood Region project, co-financed by the Erasmus+ programme, is bringing together National Olympic Committees, academic institutions, and sport organisations to promote integrity as a core value of the Sport Movement.

🔎 As part of this collaborative effort, a comprehensive scientific report is currently being finalised and will be released at the end of June. The research explores perceptions, challenges, and opportunities related to integrity and values in sport across the region.

💬 Stay tuned as we prepare to share key findings and insights from this important work. This is just the beginning of a broader journey that will continue with in-person capacity-building activities later this year.

15/06/2026

Safeguarding children in sport is a shared responsibility.

🔎 Findings from the Child Abuse in Sport: European Statistics (CASES) project indicate that, across all surveyed countries, approximately three-quarters of respondents reported experiencing at least one form of interpersonal violence within sport before the age of 18.

🚨 These findings highlight the importance of continued efforts to create safe, inclusive, and protective sporting environments for all children and young people.

ℹ Source: CASES Consortium et al. (2021), Child abuse in sport: European statistics (CASES).

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