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MONTENEGRO 2019
27 MAY – 1 JUNE, 2013

In 2019, for the first time in the event’s history, Montenegro was the host nation of the GSSE. Nine nations were welcomed to Montenegro for the competition. Athletes competed for gold across 10 sports, including: tennis, swimming, and athletics . The 2019 edition continued the tradition of the GSSE, emphasising sportsmanship, unity, and the celebration of athletic achievements among the small states of Europe. The motto for this edition of the GSSE was “How Big We Are”.

MONTENEGRO 2019 in numbers:

846
ATHLETES
10
DISCIPLINES
8
NATIONS
6
DAYS
113
EVENTS

MONTENEGRO 2019
27 MAY – 1 JUNE, 2013

In 2019, for the first time in the event’s history, Montenegro was the host nation of the GSSE. Nine nations were welcomed to Montenegro for the competition. Athletes competed for gold across 10 sports, including: tennis, swimming, and athletics . The 2019 edition continued the tradition of the GSSE, emphasising sportsmanship, unity, and the celebration of athletic achievements among the small states of Europe. The motto for this edition of the GSSE was “How Big We Are”.

MONTENEGRO 2019 in numbers:

846
ATHLETES
10
DISCIPLINES
8
NATIONS
6
DAYS
113
EVENTS

sports

Athletics
Basketball
Beach Handball
Bowls
Judo
Shooting
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball

highlights

Montenegrin judoka Jusuf Nurković electrified the crowd with his golden performance in the men’s half-lightweight under-66kg category. Competing on home soil, Nurković showcased his mastery of the sport, executing precise throws and dominant groundwork to claim victory and send the local fans into jubilation.
Iceland shooter Ásegir Sigurgeirsoon demonstrated his shooting prowess by clinching gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event. Sigurgeirsoon’s precision and focus were unmatched as he hit target after target with pinpoint accuracy, securing a memorable victory for Iceland and adding another gold to their medal tally.

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