1991 European Youth Olympic Days

1991 European Youth Olympic Days
Host cityBrussels
Country Belgium
Nations33
Athletes2084
Sport9
Events70
Opening12 July 1991
Closing21 July 1991
Opened byBaudouin of Belgium
Summer
Winter

The 1991 European Youth Olympic Days (1991 EYOD) was the inaugural edition of multi-sport event for European youths between the ages of 13 and 18. It was held in Brussels, Belgium from 12 to 21 July. A total of nine sports were contested by 2084 athletes representing 33 European nations.[1][2] The idea for the competition came from Jacques Rogge, an International Olympic Committee member, as the continent did not have its own multi-sport event at the time.[3][4]

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