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| Host city | Lisbon |
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| Country |  Portugal |
| Nations | 47 |
| Athletes | 2,500 |
| Sport | 10 |
| Events | 85 |
| Opening | 18 July 1997 |
| Closing | 24 July 1997 |
| Opened by | Jorge Sampaio |
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The 1997 European Youth Summer Olympic Days was the fourth edition of multi-sport event for European youths between the ages of 12 and 18. It was held in Lisbon, Portugal from 18 to 24 July. A total of ten sports were contested.