Shaping the Future of School Sport in Europe
The European School Sport Federation (ESSF) brings together national school sport federations across the continent with a unified purpose: to provide young athletes with opportunities to grow, compete, and connect through sport. Through European Championships and educational initiatives, we inspire fair play, respect, inclusion, and friendship — shaping a new generation of young Europeans.
Shaping the Future of School Sport in Europe
Connecting young athletes through competitions, education, and shared values.
The European School Sport Federation (ESSF) brings together national school sport federations across the continent with a unified purpose: to provide young athletes with opportunities to grow, compete, and connect through sport. Through European Championships and educational initiatives, we inspire fair play, respect, inclusion, and friendship — shaping a new generation of young Europeans.
Our story
The European School Sport Federation (ESSF) was established in March 2020, when school sport federations from various European countries united with a common vision: to create a continental organisation that would elevate school sport to a European level.
From the very beginning, our mission has been clear — to organise European Championships for school-aged athletes, offering young people the chance to compete internationally while embracing true sporting values. Through competitions and educational programmes, we promote fair play, respect, inclusion, and friendship.
Today, ESSF is proud to be recognized as a continental European body by the International School Sport Federation (ISF), ensuring that school sport holds its rightful place in the European sporting landscape.
Our Growth and Evolution
In 2023, ESSF launched the European School Championships, setting a new benchmark for international competitions at the school level. Each year, the number of participating countries, sports, and young athletes continues to grow.
Beyond competitions, ESSF has become an active partner in numerous EU-funded projects. Through these initiatives, we promote sport, education, and core European values. Our impact extends far beyond the playing field — reaching classrooms, communities, and societies across Europe.
Our Mission
At ESSF, we believe that sport is one of the most powerful tools for education and development.
Our mission is to
Our Vision
We imagine a Europe where every young person can find their place in sport
on the field, in the gym, or within a team.
Our vision is not only to create champions, but to foster healthy, confident, and connected individuals who take the values of sport into every aspect of life.
Through our events, partnerships, and projects, we aim to inspire a more active, united, and vibrant Europe.
Meet the Team
President
Ivan Dujić
croatia
Vice Presidents
Theote Pourou
cyprus
Jan Coolen
belgium
Roman Greba
ukraine
Secretary General – CEO
Stelios Daskalakis
greece
Treasurer
Gligor Hristov
north macedonia
Sport Director
Gorica Bilak Moconja
republic of srpska
Board Directors
Slobodan Đurić
serbia
Mariana Aleksieva Borukova
bulgaria
Renata Kopczyk
poland
Ilhan Demir
TÜRKİYE
Balazs Radics
hungary
Join Us
With 28 member countries and a continuously expanding network, ESSF is more than a federation — it is a movement.
Together with our members and partners, we are building a future where school sport holds a strong and lasting place in Europe.
Be part of the journey. Be part of ESSF.
Partners
Contact Us
For more information about our events, programs, or how to get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to the ESSF community!