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EUROPEAN GAMES – KRAKÓW-MAŁOPOLSKA, POLAND 2023

21 June – 2 July, 2023.

KRAKÓW-MAŁOPOLSKA 2023 IN NUMBERS

6857
ATHLETES
29
DISCIPLINES
48
NATIONS
10
DAYS
254
EVENTS

STORIES

In a thrilling display of athleticism, Amy Wall has become the first Irish kickboxer to sweep an European Games gold in the 60kg full contact. Her impeccable technique and unwavering determination captivated the audience, marking a significant moment in her career.
Ireland’s rugby team made headlines with their sensational victory in the European Games Rugby 7s final against Great Britain. With flawless skill and teamwork Ireland’s Men Sevens, secured their ticket to Paris, showcasing their mastery of the sport. This makes the 2024 Olympics the first time that Ireland’s Female and the Male rugby teams both participate.
British compound archer Elle Gibson breaks an eight-year-old world record in the women’s 72-arrow 50-metre qualifiers. Her perfect aim and unwavering confidence propelled her to a 715 score out of the 720 maximum, shattering the previous world record and solidifying her status as an archery sensation.

MEDALS RANKING

bronze silver gold TOTAL
ITA 1 flag-ITA Italy 35 26 39 100
ESP 2 flag-ESP Spain 21 17 19 57
UKR 3 flag-UKR Ukraine 21 12 8 41
GER 4 flag-GER Germany 20 16 27 63
FRA 5 flag-FRA France 17 19 26 62
POL 6 flag-POL Poland 13 19 18 50
GBR 7 flag-GBR Great Britain 12 10 27 49
HUN 8 flag-HUN Hungary 10 10 18 38
TUR 9 flag-TUR Türkiye 9 9 20 38
NED 10 flag-NED Netherlands 8 6 5 19
CZE 11 flag-CZE Czechia 7 10 11 28
AUT 12 flag-AUT Austria 7 6 6 19
SUI 13 flag-SUI Switzerland 7 5 12 24
DEN 14 flag-DEN Denmark 7 5 5 17
ROU 15 flag-ROU Romania 6 6 5 17
NOR 16 flag-NOR Norway 6 4 5 15
CRO 17 flag-CRO Croatia 5 4 4 13
IRL 18 flag-IRL Ireland 4 4 5 13
GEO 19 flag-GEO Georgia 4 2 3 9
SLO 20 flag-SLO Slovenia 3 8 2 13
POR 21 flag-POR Portugal 3 7 6 16
SRB 22 flag-SRB Serbia 3 6 7 16
BUL 23 flag-BUL Bulgaria 3 4 5 12
AZE 24 flag-AZE Azerbaijan 3 2 6 11
LAT 25 flag-LAT Latvia 3 2 2 7
SWE 26 flag-SWE Sweden 2 7 5 14
GRE 27 flag-GRE Greece 2 5 10 17
BEL 28 flag-BEL Belgium 2 5 6 13
LTU 29 flag-LTU Lithuania 2 2 4 8
FIN 30 flag-FIN Finland 2 1 5 8
EST 31 flag-EST Estonia 2 1 0 3
ALB 32 flag-ALB Albania 2 0 0 2
SVK 33 flag-SVK Slovakia 1 4 3 8
ISR 34 flag-ISR Israel 1 1 3 5
MDA 35 flag-MDA Republic of Moldova 1 0 1 2
CYP 36 flag-CYP Cyprus 0 3 2 5
ARM 37 flag-ARM Armenia 0 1 2 3
LUX 38 flag-LUX Luxembourg 0 1 1 2
BIH 39 flag-BIH Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 1 0 1
MON 39 flag-MON Monaco 0 1 0 1
MKD 39 flag-MKD North Macedonia 0 1 0 1
TOTAL 254 253 333 840

SPORTS

  • 3×3 Basketball
  • Archery
  • Artistic Swimming
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Beach Handball
  • Beach Soccer
  • Boxing
  • Breaking
  • Canoe Slalom
  • Canoe Sprint
  • Cycling BMX Freestyle
  • Cycling Mountain Bike
  • Diving
  • Fencing
  • Judo
  • Karate
  • Kickboxing
  • Modern Pentathlon
  • Muaythai
  • Padel
  • Rugby Sevens
  • Shooting
  • Ski Jumping
  • Sport Climbing
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwondo
  • Teqball
  • Triathlon

ABOUT KRAKÓW-MAŁOPOLSKA 2023

The Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games marked a significant event in the sporting world, featuring a diverse array of sports and athletes from across Europe. With almost 7,000 athletes participating in 29 sports, the games showcased exceptional talent and fierce competition. One unique aspect was the utilisation of innovative venues and technology, providing an immersive experience for both athletes and spectators, while also sustainably reusing and adapting existing venues across the beautiful city. Moreover, Krakow’s rich cultural heritage added a distinct flavour to the event, blending sportsmanship with a celebration of history and tradition. The games served as a platform not only for sporting excellence but also for promoting unity and camaraderie among European nations. 

WE ARE UNITY!