Split Takes Over the Flag of the 2028 European Universities Games
At the ceremony in Salerno, Italy, Split was officially confirmed as the host of Europe's largest student sports competition, scheduled for July 15-30, 2028.
At the ceremony in Salerno, Italy, Split was officially confirmed as the host of Europe's largest student sports competition, scheduled for July 15-30, 2028.
The city of Split is now formally confirmed as the next host of the European Universities Games. During the closing ceremony of this year's event in Salerno, Italy, the Games flag was handed over to the Croatian city, marking the start of preparations for Europe's largest student sports competition, planned for July 15-30, 2028.
On behalf of the city, the flag was received by Mayor Tomislav Šuta, Vice-Rector of the University of Split Nikola Koceić-Bilan, and the head of the Coordinating Committee for the 2028 European Universities Games, Toni Gamulin, in front of a huge audience of student-athletes from across Europe.
Mayor Šuta emphasized that the flag handover represents both an honor and a great responsibility. He noted that infrastructure projects, being carried out in partnership with the University of Split, the Split-Dalmatia County, and the relevant ministry, have already begun with the goal of providing excellent conditions for competitors in 2028.
He invited students from all over Europe to visit Split in July 2028, stating that the city will be a host that, beyond sporting battles, will offer a Mediterranean lifestyle, warmth, and rich cultural heritage.
The European Universities Games are the largest multi-sport competition for European universities, bringing together thousands of young athletes every two years. Hosting this event gives Split the opportunity to showcase itself as a hub of sports, education, and tourism, and to leave a lasting infrastructure legacy for future generations through its preparation.
In addition to thousands of competitors, the arrival of their companions, coaches, and fans is also expected, which will provide a significant boost to tourism, the economy, and Croatia's international reputation. Therefore, the next two years of preparation will be crucial for Split to justify the trust placed in it and prove that it can organize one of Europe's largest student competitions at a level befitting such an event.
