2015 European Games

The 2015 European Games, also known as Baku 2015 or Baku 2015 European Games (Azerbaijani: Bakı 2015 Avropa Oyunları), were the inaugural edition of the European Games, an international multi-sport event for athletes representing the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of the European Olympic Committees. It took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 12 to 28 June 2015, and featured almost 6,000 athletes from 50 countries competing in 30 sports, including 15 summer Olympic and 2 non-Olympic sports.

Not to be confused with European Championships (multi-sport event).
I European Games
Host cityBaku, Azerbaijan
Nations50
Athletes5,898
Events253 in 20 sports
Opening12 June
Closing28 June
Opened byPresident Ilham Aliyev
Torch lighterIlham Zakiyev, Said Guliyev, Aydemir Aydemirov and Nargiz Nasirzade
Main venueBaku National Stadium
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