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High-level conference 'The recovery of the sport sector after the COVID-19 crisis: the way ahead'

17 November 2020
Online

The impact of COVID-19 on sport

The sport sector has been highly affected by the COVID-19. In this context, Commissioner Gabriel hosted a high-level conference on 17 November 2020 for representatives of the EU Member States, EU institutions and the sport movement. Interlocutors shared their views and discussed on the impact of the COVID-19 to sport.

The conference started with opening words by Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth. Afterwards, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach delivered the keynote speech. The conference continued with two video testimonials and two high-level panel discussions focused on grassroots sport and competitive sport, and the sport sector more broadly.