23 May 2019 - All necessary prerequisites ot successfully hold the 18th Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) will be met, it was emphasised at the session of the Honourary Committee of the Games of the Small States of Europe chaired by the Committee Chairman, Prime Minister Duško Marković.
President of Montenegrin Olympic Committee Dušan Simonović, who is the Vice President of the Honourary Committee, noted that the state authorities and institutions undertook the necessary activities, as well as that sports and other infrastructure is at an excellent level. It was stressed that comprehensive measures were implemented in order that the event, where more than 2,000 participants are expected, goes smoothly.
The meeting noted that leadership of the municipalities in which the games will be held – Budva, Bar, Tivat, the Old Royal Capital Cetinje and Podgorica are very committed to their obligations.
The Games of the Small States of Europe will be held from 27 May to 1 June and are a great opportunity for the promotion of Montenegro, its tourism potentials and cultural heritage. The meeting stated that this event would be a great introduction to the upcoming tourist season.
The Games of the Small States of Europe are an Olympic, multi-sport competition featuring athletes from the small countries of the European continent. Since 1985, the GSSE have been held every two years and are currently bringing together nine countries: Andorra, Montenegro, Iceland, Cyprus, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco and San Marino. The competitions are organised in athletics, bocce, volleyball, beach volleyball, basketball, swimming, judo, shooting, tennis and table tennis.
