The European Para Youth Games (EPYG) is a biennial multi-sport event for young para-athletes aged between 13 and 23 from the member countries of the European Paralympic Committee (EPC).[1] [2] [3] [4]
Editions Opening ceremony of the 2017 European Para Youth Games, Genoa , Italy
2019 Italy topped the medal table with 14 gold, 8 silver and 8 bronze medals closely followed by France with 12 and Germany with 11.[10] [11] [12]
2022 The 6th edition took place in Lathi , Finland between 27 June and 4 July 2022.
2025 In August 2023, seven countries were interested in hosting the 7th edition in 2025.[13] In February 2024, Portugal and Turkey submitted bids for the games.[14] Istanbul was awarded hosting rights in July 2024.[15]
See also
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External links European Paralympic Committee - Events 2022 European Para Youth Games