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| Host city | Paris |
|---|---|
| Country |  France |
| Nations | 48 |
| Athletes | 2,500 |
| Sport | 10 |
| Events | 95 |
| Opening | 27 July 2003 |
| Closing | 3 August 2003 |
| Opened by | Jacques Chirac |
| Main venue | Charléty Stadium |
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The 2003 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival (French: Festival olympique de la jeunesse européenne 2003) was the seventh edition of multi-sport event for European youths between the ages of 12 and 18. It was held in Paris, France, from 27 July to 3 August, with the opening and closing ceremonies at the Charléty Stadium. A total of ten sports were contested, featuring around 2000 athletes from 48 nations.[1]
The hosting of the competition formed part of the buildup for the Paris bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]
- ^ Paris welcomes young Europeans. International Olympic Committee (2003-07-27). Retrieved on 2014-11-23.
- ^ Baker, Andrew (2003-08-04). Olympics: Paris showcase potential. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved on 2014-11-23.