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.

03/06/2026

Save the date 🗓 15-17 October 2026, Split 🇭🇷

The 2026 European Sport Platform will take place from 15-17 October 2026 in 📍 Split, Croatia, and 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 🤝

01/06/2026

Based on SURE project systematic review, two main types of crises affect grassroots sport.

1️⃣ External crises caused by wider societal events, such as pandemics, climate change, or population displacement.
2️⃣ Internal crises that arise within sport organisations themselves, such as safeguarding issues, weak governance, or limited resources.

🧐The findings also show that an organisation's ability to cope with and recover from a crisis does not depend only on the type of crisis. Instead, resilience is influenced by a range of organisational and environmental factors that are important across many different types of disruptions.

🤝 www.engso-education.eu/sure-project

29/05/2026

Marie Denitton elected to the Bureau of the Council of Europe EPAS Consultative Committee

ℹ️ From 27–28 May 2026, ENGSO participated in the Plenary Meeting of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) and the EPAS Working Group on the Autonomy of Sport and Good Governance, held in Strasbourg.

💬 ENGSO was represented by Secretary General Theo Neyenhuis, Office Director Marie Denitton, and Engso Youth Committee member Siiri Turunen.

During the EPAS Plenary Meeting on 27 May, elections were held for the bureau of the EPAS Consultative Committee, which acts as the governing body of the committee. Marie Denitton, ENGSO Office Director, was elected as a member of the bureau of the EPAS Consultative Committee ℹ️ https://engso.eu/marie-denitton-elected-into-the-bureau-of-the-council-of-europe-epas-consultative-committee/

28/05/2026

Engso Youth took part in the EU Youth Policy Dialogue with 🇪🇺 Commissioner Glenn Micallef in Brussels, contributing youth perspectives to discussions on the future of the European Sport Model.

Represented by Vice-Chair Luca Wernert and Young Delegates Michal Čmelík and Günther Mur Hartmann.

Read more 👇🏽

26/05/2026

Engso Youth Committee member Siiri 🇫🇮, who is also a figure skating coach, shares her perspective on creating a safe sporting environment for young athletes.

⛸️ The campaign is published within the framework of the A Fairer Coaching project.

💬 "As a coach, my role is very important in creating a safe training session, atmosphere, and environment where practice is safe physically, psychologically, and socially as well."

25/05/2026

🔹 1,200 leaders. Every continent. Three days to connect.
🔸 IWG Women & Sport network only gathers once every four years.

The IWG Global Summit 🌎 agenda is live. And it's been curated to connect every level of the sector.

Leadership. Investment. Innovation. Research. Practice. All in one room 🤝 https://iwgglobalsummit2026.org/

24/05/2026

day 2 key highlights:

🔹 Thomas Bach, Vice President of the Danish National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation (DIF), was elected as a member of the ENGSO Executive Committee.

🔹 The Assembly also approved the admission of a new associate member to the ENGSO network: the Turkish Sports for All Federation.

🔹 In addition, the new Members Development and the EWS Mentoring Programme were presented to participants.

🔹 A special thank you was extended to the Hungarian Competitive Sport Federation (NVESZ), an ENGSO member organisation, for hosting the 34th ENGSO General Assembly at its home base in Budapest, Hungary.
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🇭🇺 The second day of the General Assembly, Saturday 23 May, began with a welcome speech from Gyarfas Olah, ENGSO ExCom member, who reinforced the value of collaboration and shared learning within the European sport network.

💬 Moderated by Tarja Krum and Sarah Townsend, ENGSO EWS Committee, the session "Building Gender Equality in Sport: Sharing Programmes, Challenges and Solutions" featured contributions from Anna-Maria Wiesner (ENGSO ExCom), Hristina Hristova (EUSA) and Claus Farnberger (COE EPAS).

💬 The seminar continuted with a session titled Sport, Athletes and Media – Shaping the Future Together, feautiring renowned Hungarian journalist, sports lawyer, and media personality Dr. Zsuzsanna Kovács alongside Zsófia Csonka, European Champion sport shooter and Vice President of the Athletes’ Commission of the Hungarian Olympic Committee.

💬 Opened by ENGSO President Stefan Bergh, ENGSO General Assembly began with an overview of ENGSO’s activities in 2025. The presentations were delivered by ENGSO Vice President Filipa Godinho, ENGSO Secretary General Theo Neyenhuis, and ENGSO Office Director Marie Denitton.

💬 This was followed by presentations from the three ENGSO Committees — Youth, EWS, and the EU Advisory Committee — led by Alessia De Iulis (ENGSO Youth Chair), Tarja Krum (EWS Chair), and André Urban (EU AC Member).
The Assembly also approved a new associate member - the Turkish Sports for All Federation. Thomas Bach, Vice President of the Danish National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation (DIF), was elected as a member of the ENGSO Executive Committee.

💬 An overview of current ENGSO and ENGSO Youth projects was presented by Lovisa Broms (ENGSO Project Manager) and Tiago Guilherme (ENGSO Youth Managing Director). The programme also included a workshop on member development led by ENGSO ExCom member Anna-Maria Wiesner.

💬 ENGSO Youth held its Youth Assembly during which they presented their work, projects and events. During the assembly, Christina Bühler from the Lichtenstein Olympic Committee was elected as an ENGSO Youth Committee member.

🤝 The event concluded with an invitation from ENGSO ExCom member Romana Caput Jogunica, representing Croatian Olympic Committee, to attend the 2026 edition of the European Sport Platform 2026, which will take place from 15–17 October 2026 in Split.

23/05/2026

day 1 ℹ️

34th ENGSO General Assembly, hosted by the ENGSO Member Hungarian Competitive Sport Federation (Nemzeti Versenysport Szövetség) 🇭🇺 , on 22-24 May 2026, in Budapest, Hungary, opened with welcoming remarks from Stefan Bergh, President of ENGSO, and Edina Andrejkó, Secretary General of NVESZ. Their opening messages highlighted the importance of cooperation, innovation, and advocacy within the European sports community.

💬 ENGSO President Stefan Bergh highlighted ENGSO’s mission to represent, develop, and advocate for voluntary-based sport across Europe and emphasized that “the benefits of grassroots sport extend far beyond the individual. Grassroots sport builds resilient communities, promotes inclusion, strengthens social connections, and encourages healthier lifestyles. By strengthening organised grassroots sport together, we create a strong alliance that fosters the sustainable growth and lasting positive impact of sport throughout Europe.”

🇭🇺 Edina Andrejkó, Secretary General of NVESZ welcomed ENGSO members to Hungary by highlighting the importance of sport in Hungarian society. She underlined that sport represents far more than competitive results — it is a powerful tool for creating positive social impact, strengthening communities, promoting healthy lifestyles, and inspiring future generations.

🇪🇺 Moderated by Theo Neyenhuis, ENGSO Secretary General, the key session focused on the future of European sports policy, joined online and led by Giorgio Guazzugli Marini, Head of Sport Unit at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC). The discussion explored the latest developments shaping European sport, particularly the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework, Erasmus+, and the European Commission’s Work Programme.

🏆 Another important discussion centered on strengthening the sport sector’s voice in Brussels. In the session titled Championing Sport in Brussels: EU Advocacy Strategy, Nerijus Tabokas, ENGSO Policy Officer, examined how sport organisations can engage more effectively with EU institutions and policymakers. The session provided practical guidance on advocacy tools, stakeholder engagement, and opportunities for influencing future European sport policies.

🤝🏽 Youth participation and inclusion were also high on the agenda. Tiago Guilherme, ENGSO Youth Managing Director, led a session dedicated to understanding the needs of member organisations regarding youth involvement and leadership in sport. Preliminary findings from the EUYOUSPORT project were presented, sparking discussions about how organisations can better empower young people and create more inclusive sporting environments.

20/05/2026

Why is health promotion in sports clubs needed? 🚴🏋️‍♀️

🔹 When a sports federation, its stakeholders, and affiliated clubs prioritise members’ health, they create an environment that supports grassroots participation, well-being, and enjoyment.
🔹 This helps retain participants, volunteers, coaches, and managers — all of whom can play a role in promoting and sustaining long-term health.

Read more about the HPSCoach-EDU project (Health Promoting Sports Organisations) 🤝 healthpromotingsportscoach.org

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