Host city | Murcia |
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Country | Spain |
Nations | 48 |
Athletes | 2,500 |
Sport | 10 |
Events | 90 |
Opening | 22 July 2001 |
Closing | 26 July 2001 |
Opened by | Juan Carlos I of Spain |
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The 2001 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival (Spanish: Festival Olímpico de la Juventud Europea 2001) was the sixth edition of multi-sport event for European youths between the ages of 12 and 18. It was held in Murcia, Spain from 22 to 26 July. A total of ten sports were contested. The event received financial support from the Olympic Solidarity programme.[1]