Announcements

GLMS enters a new era with the launch of the New Monitoring System powered by TXODDS and the opening of New Operational Hub in Hong Kong.

As a partner of the European Commission in terms of the promotion of the European Week of Sport, and driven by its commitment to society, EL has this year again enthusiastically promoted sport and physical activity all over Europe. EL publishes a report on the ways EL and its Members spread out the #BEACTIVE message throughout the continent during the European Week of Sport 2017.

The 2nd edition of the EL Sport Award has been launched and the European Lotteries (EL) is accepting submissions by January 31, 2018.

With society/sustainability being one of the core lottery values, EL for 2nd consecutive year releases its call for submissions for its EL Sport Award with the objective to further promote and support an outstanding sports initiative. The full call for submissions, along with the submissions guidelines can be found here.

The European Lotteries (EL) hosted on September 27 jointly with ENGSO and the support of the European Commission a policy discussion on grassroots sport as a tool for inclusion and empowerment. Following the presentation of some key relevant initiatives, major stakeholders, including the European Commission, the Council of Europe, the International Olympic truce Centre (IOTC) and UEFA, called for the further promotion of grassroots sport as a tool for social change.

The 2017 edition of the European Week of Sport was launched on September 23. Throughout the Week (September 23-30), the European Commission along the EWOS key players (national coordinators and partners) will try to encourage and inspire Europeans throughout the continent to #BEACTIVE.

As active partners of the EWOS, and driven by their commitment to society, EL and its Members, this year again actively promote the Week and send out a strong message for increased physical activity.

• Click here to find out more about the EWOS and the activities in your country

• Click here to find out how EL and its Members promote the EWOS

EL MEMBERS CONTRIBUTION TO SPORT AND SOCIETY VIDEO

Sports ministers and stakeholders from 116 countries met in Kazan on 13-15 July 2017, as part of 6th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport (MINEPS VI) to discuss and agree on a concise action plan for developing sports strategies. The countries developed a comprehensive vision of inclusive access to sport with a view to promoting sport and physical activity among women and men of all ages and physical condition. They also sought ways to maximize the contribution of sport to sustainable development and to protect the integrity of sport, including professional sport.

The Kazan Action Plan is available here.