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In order to manage its activities using suitable communication technologies, the EOC
completely revamped its website thanks to new “content management technology”;
streamlined production of its newsletter, which is now issued monthly and mailed as well
as posted on the website, and is working on its magazine “Sporteurope” with the aim of
making it a more effective vehicle for disseminating its policies.
2001–2004 Budget: US$ 3,084,000
Regional and Continental Games (organisation)
2001 and 2003 were the years of the EOC continental games, which run on a two-year
cycle: the EYOF winter editions were held in Vuokatti (Finland) and Bled (Slovenia) and the
summer editions were held in Esbjerg (Denmark) and Paris (France). The GSSE were organised
in San Marino and Malta. All these important events were organised with great
success, enthusiasm and professionalism. The EOC supported the organising committees
of these sports events with financial grants, as well as meeting the specific needs of
some participating NOCs.
2001–2004 Budget: US$ 1,520,000
NOC activities
The EOC granted US$ 30,000 to each of its 48 member NOCs each year. In addition, a total
of 138 special projects were funded under the “Special activities” budget.
2001–2004 Budget: US$ 7,680,000
Summary of the report by Mr Mario Pescante, President,
and Mr Patrick J. Hickey, Secretary General
Greek windsurfer Nicolaos Kakalamanakis
carrying the Olympic flame during the
Opening Ceremony of the Games of
the XXVIII Olympiad in Athens
© Getty Images/Ian Waldie