European Games set to begin in Poland next week

ISTANBUL

The third edition of the European Games will begin next week in the Polish city of Krakow and the Malopolska region.

The 12-day competition, starting on June 21, will host about 7,300 people from 48 countries in 26 branches and 29 disciplines.

A total of 193 Turkish athletes, including 93 women will fight for 253 medals to be distributed.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the event will be held in the Malopolska region, and competitions in 11 disciplines will take place in Krakow.

The 13 different cities and towns where the games will be organized according to their branches are as follows:

KRAKOW: Ping pong, 3x3 Basketball, Canoe, Archery, Modern Pentathlon, Rugby 7s, Teqball, Triathlon, Padel.

MYSLENICE: Kick box, Muaythai

KRZESZOWICE: Cycling BMX Freestyle

KRYNICA-ZDROJ: Mountain bike, Judo, Tae-kwon-do

BIELSKO-BIALA: Karate.

CHORZOW: Athletics

NOWY SACZ: Break Dance

OSWIECIM: Artistic Swimming

RZESZOW: Water Sports-Jumping

TARNOW: Badminton, Beach Handball, Beach football, Sports Climbing

WROCLAW: Shooting

ZAKOPANE: Ski Jumping

NOWY TARG: Boxing