European Championships (multi-sport event)

The European Championships is a multi-sport event held every four years, bringing together the existing European Championships of several sports into a single, unified event. The intention is to raise the profile of these participating sports and to provide a more coherent and comprehensive sporting spectacle for television viewers, sponsors, and the general public.

The concept aims to elevate the status of European championships which might otherwise receive less attention compared to global events like the Olympics or World Championships. By grouping several championships together, organizers hope to attract larger audiences and increased media coverage.

The first edition of the European Championships was held in 2018 in Berlin and Glasgow. Sports included at the inaugural event were athletics, aquatics (swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming), cycling, gymnastics, rowing, triathlon, and golf. Subsequent editions have included or are planned to include other sports.

The European Championships are typically held in the summer months. The location may involve multiple host cities or even countries, depending on the logistical requirements of the different sports included. The bidding process for hosting the championships involves a competitive selection process where cities and countries present their proposals to the relevant organizing bodies.

The event is overseen by the respective European federations for each sport, working in collaboration to ensure a smooth and successful championship. The overall governance structure involves a central organizing committee responsible for coordinating the various aspects of the multi-sport event, including scheduling, marketing, and logistics.