Official schedule set for Istanbul 2025 European Para Youth Games (EPYG 2025)
The European Para Youth Games will bring the continent’s rising para-sport stars to the heart of Istanbul from 21–28 July 2025, with all events hosted at the Cebeci Sports Complex. The week-long timetable is now confirmed.
Week-at-a-glance
- Monday, 21 July — Arrivals
- Tuesday–Thursday, 22–24 July — Classification & training sessions
- 22–24 July — Discovery Programme (clean-sport conference, safeguarding workshops, Bosphorus boat tour and other activities)
- Thursday, 24 July — Opening Ceremony
- Friday–Sunday, 25–27 July — Competition Days
- Sunday, 27 July — Closing Ceremony
- Monday, 28 July — Departures
Nine sports under one roof
Across six action-packed days, young athletes will chase medals in athletics, archery, boccia, judo, goalball, swimming, table tennis, para taekwondo and wheelchair basketball.
Record turnout expected
The Organising Committee forecasts a record field: about 700 athletes and a total delegation of 1,500 people — coaches and support staff included — representing 33 countries.
Key moments
• Opening Ceremony: 24 July, 19:00
• Competition: 25–27 July
• Closing Ceremony: 27 July, 20:00
Under the motto “Beyond Borders, Rising Together,” EPYG 2025 promises an unforgettable week of sport, learning and intercultural exchange for Europe’s next generation of Paralympians.
