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we connect sports cities, international sports federations and partners to reflect on the future of cities through the lens of sport.
a global and active network
More than 500 ambitious cities from around the world have already participated in smartcities & sport network activities. They all share a common goal: using sport as a catalyst for change.
To foster this network and to better serve the interests of cities, smartcities & sport has surrounded itself with strong partners who bring knowledge or development opportunities to cities.
city members

Agence Nationale du Sport
Since its creation in 2019, the Agence Nationale du Sport has become a key player in the deployment and support of French sports policies. Whether the focus is on top-level sport or the development of sport for all, in every region of the country, the Agency carries out and supports concerted projects that provide a structure for the population.
The many players it brings together under its shared governance structure work together on projects and on ways to offer ever-improving conditions for practising sport. They have also initiated and helped to optimise the performance of the unified French teams.

Antwerp
The City of Antwerp is located on the River Scheldt, linked to the North Sea by the Westerschelde estuary. Its port is one of the biggest in the world, ranking third in Europe and within the top 20 globally. Antwerp held the 1920 Summer Olympics, the first Games after the First World War, and the only ones to be held in Belgium. Later, in 2013, Antwerp was the first Belgian city to be named the European Capital of Sport.

Argentine Olympic Committee
The Argentine Olympic Committee, a non-profit association founded in 1923, promotes and protects the Olympic Movement in the country, applying the Olympic Charter and holding exclusive authority to represent Argentina at Olympic events. Its vision is to lead Olympic sport nationally, spread Olympic values, promote sport as a factor for wellbeing and foster an open management model that creates opportunities for athletes during and after their careers, contributing to human development.

Association “Altair” – Sarajevo Olympic Week
Sarajevo Olympic Week is a celebration of sports, culture, and the spirit of the Olympics, breathing new life into the legacy of Sarajevo’s Olympic Heritage. Set against the stunning backdrop of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital, this week-long festival unites local communities, international guests, athletes, and artists. Featuring thrilling sports events, cultural events, inspiring performances, and panel discussions, Sarajevo Olympic Week promotes unity, resilience, and passion. It’s more than an event—it’s a vibrant homage to Olympic values and a powerful reminder of Sarajevo’s unique place in sports & cultural history, inspiring a new generation to dream big.

Athens
Athens, birthplace of the Olympic Games, has a strong sports tradition, hosting events like the 2004 Olympics and Special Olympics. The city blends modern and ancient, featuring Olympic Stadiums near historic sites like the Panathenaic Stadium and Acropolis. With rich culture, museums, festivals, and outdoor activities, Athens offers year-round events and draws tourists with its vibrant mix of history and modern life.

Barcelona
Barcelona is a city that loves sport. Our objective is to promote a local sportspolicy where sport becomes a tool for education, health and training, for conveying positive values, inclusion and for encouraging and improving social cohesion with universal access to sports and physical activity. Welcome to this portal, where you will find sport for everyone.
Barcelona works on the purpose of innovatively and effectively managing physical activity and sport in the Catalan capital, taking into account its leading role in the city’s development and projection, as well as social cohesion in the city's neighbourhoods.

Beijing BODA
Founded in 2009, BODA is the Olympic legacy entity for both the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 and the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. BODA’s mission is to “Carry on Olympic Spirit, Build a Better City”, and its working principle is “Innovation & Development, Harmony & Mutual Benefit". BODA is dedicated to promoting the Olympic spirit and culture, advancing the Olympic Movement, advocating for fitness for all, serving urban development and quality of life in Beijing, and supporting coordinated and sustainable regional development.

Brisbane
For Brisbane, hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is about much more than four weeks of sport. The Games will be a catalyst to fast-track key infrastructure, protect our clean, green environment and deliver a better Brisbane for residents and visitors. By inspiring a generation of young people in the lead up to 2032, Brisbane 2032 will super-charge sport participation and communities all around Australia.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Chamonix is associated with Mont-Blanc, intrinsically, viscerally, so much so that the City took the name of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc on November 21, 1921. In 1924, Chamonix was commissioned by the IOC to organize the International Winter Sport Week. In light of this success, it was re-qualified for the Winter Olympic Games, thus opening a new era, both for Olympism and winter sports.

City of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is widely known for its wonderful canals, is home to various world-famous museums, and is proud of its track record in high-quality sport events. As early as 1889, Amsterdam hosted the worldwide first ever World Cup. With the city’s beauty as a backdrop, we host spectacular events, where all ‘Amsterdammers’ (180 different nationalities) can get involved. The city is looking forward to 2028, when Amsterdam will celebrate 100 years of being a true Olympic city.

City of London
The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile — the financial district and historic centre of London — and is dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK. We have a long history of supporting and celebrating major sport events taking place across London and the UK, working with our partners to maximise the benefits these events bring to our local communities.

City of Richmond
An Olympic Venue City in 2010, the City of Richmond, British Columbia is a model for creating a legacy for future generations, successfully transforming an Olympic competition venue into a centre of excellence for sport, fitness and culture. A Global Active City and Canada’s Most Active Community (2025), Richmond is a leader in the provision of recreation and sport activities through innovative approaches that inspire, motivate and support participation for all. In collaboration with community partners, the City continues to build a healthy, active, and connected community

Edmonton Events
Edmonton Events is a partnership between the City of Edmonton and Explore Edmonton. We work with rights holders and event organizers to bring major sport and cultural events to our city and use our unique one stop shop services to support and enhance events in our city.

Gangneung City
Gangneung is the largest city among coastal cities located in Gangwon province and also the third largest city among all cities in the province. It nestles on the east side of South Korea’s longest mountain range, Taebaek. Gangneung was one of the host cities of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games, where all on-the-ice games and matches were hosted.

German Olympic Sports Confederation
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is the umbrella organisation of German sport and the National Olympic Committee for Germany. Representing over 27 million members from around 87,000 sports clubs, the DOSB promotes sport at all levels, from grassroots participation to elite performance. It stands for values such as fair play, inclusion, and sustainability, and is dedicated to fostering Olympic ideals and supporting German athletes on the global stage.

Gold Coast
With a spectacular coastline, enviable location and world-class facilities, the Gold Coast is Australia’s 6th largest city. Our cultural heart is filled with the arts, music, festivals, sport and major events supported by a buzzing nightlife and café scene. With our vibrant lifestyle, the Gold Coast economy continues to boom as more people and businesses from across the world take advantage of the opportunities our city presents.

Greater London Authority
With no less than 230 languages spoken and six airports directly connecting the city to nearly 400 international destinations, London offers a wealth of different cultures and communities. It makes it one of the world’s leading international financial and business centres. Offering a diverse array of unique and exciting places to visit; a rich heritage that stretches back thousands of years and a proud sporting history, London is a visitor destination constantly boasting major attractions in all fields.

Hellenic Olympic Committee
The Hellenic Olympic Committee (H.O.C.) is a non-profit organization and has played a crucial role in the history of modern Olympism. Founded on 24 November 1894, in Athens, it convened for the first time on the same day to initiate plans for the first Modern Olympic Games, which were held in Athens in 1896. The H.O.C.’s mission centres on preserving and promoting Olympic principles within Greece, with a focus on sports and educational initiatives. the H.O.C. not only aims to strengthen athletic excellence but also to instil Olympic values that inspire national pride and international cooperation.

Japanese Olympic Committee
The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC), as a National Olympic Committee (NOC) under the Olympic Charter, promotes the Olympic Movement in accordance with the Olympic ideals, contributes to the maintenance of world peace and international friendship and goodwill through sports, and it also aims to contribute to the development and strengthening of Japanese athletes, thereby contributing to the promotion of sports.

Kiel
Kiel is a city with a strong maritime sports tradition and is home to the world's largest sailing regatta, Kieler Woche. The city has previously hosted Olympic sailing events and is renowned for its exceptional sports infrastructure, particularly for sailing and rowing. Kiel aspires to be a premier venue for water sports and international competitions.

Korea Sports Promotion Foundation
As a public organisation established to commemorate the 1988 Seoul Olympics and promote sports in Korea, Korea Sports Promotion Foundation manages the National Sports Promotion Fund (98% of the government sports fund). Through this fund, the foundation implements various sports welfare initiatives to increase physical activity nationwide. They also support all areas of sports, including infrastructure, R&D, HRD, and sport organisations (NOCs/NPCs, etc.), as well as global sporting events.
The foundation of KSPO is the 1988 Seoul Olympic legacy. Under the slogan “THANK YOU 88 SEOUL,” they continue to honour and expand this legacy for a better future in sports.

Lake Placid
Lake Placid is a quaint, alpine village located in the midst of the 6 million-acre Adirondack Park wilderness. It is a real, healthy, vibrant place that offers all kinds and levels of adventure, recreation, arts and amenities. Whether it’s a hockey tournament or a marathon day of shopping, this community is a place for fun and sporting achievement where athletes of all ages and levels of skill continue to come to play, train and excel.

Lausanne
Lausanne is host to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), to more than 50 international sports federations and sports-oriented organizations. At the local level, 330 sports associations and clubs offer a variety of activities: Water sports on the lake shore, walking, all-terrain biking, Nordic skiing, golf and a large range of field and indoor sports. The city also offers the infrastructures for sports-studies and sport manager training. With several sport-oriented companies, sport has become an economic activity of the city.

Lausanne Olympic Capital Foundation
Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, has been the headquarters of the IOC since 1915. It hosts close to 60 international sports organisations and federations. This concentration fosters a unique network of specialised academic institutions and businesses, solidifying the city and the surrounding Canton of Vaud as the world's largest international sports ecosystem.
This environment fuels continuous multi-sectoral innovation, in areas such as sports management, health sciences, sustainability, and event organisation.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is at the heart of London 2012’s long term sporting legacy. Lee Valley oversaw every stage of their three venues’ business modelling, design and build, acting as a guardian for legacy and ensuring that the venues had a “build once” philosophy.
Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark and Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre are three of the most successful Olympic legacy venues in the world with a community focused, commercially driven programme blending major events and corporate hires with the inclusive community access which is at their core.

Leuven
Leuven is a century-old university city, with the world-renowned KU Leuven. Awarding European Capital of Innovation 2020, Leuven is a city where innovation for the better and for all is everywhere. With the historic city centre, young dynamics and diverse population made up of more than 171 nationalities, the city embodies the best of 21st century city life. Designated ‘Best European Destination’, intertwined with parks and forests, and with its rich cultural offerings and patrimonium, Leuven is worth a visit all year round. In 2021 the city was awarded with the Best European City of sports. In 2023 the city will organise the World Championships Breaking.

Lillehammer Olympic Legacy Sports Centre
Lillehammer Olympic Legacy Sports Centre (LOLSC) aims to share the legacy and competence built up in winter sports in the Lillehammer region after hosting the Olympic Winter Games in 1994 and the Youth Olympic Winter Games in 2016. The centre is a testament to the long-lasting impact of these two Olympic events on this region and Norway as a country and it will be a centre of expertise in winter sports. The main goal is to share this competence and give the best opportunities for development to targeted young athletes, coaches, and sports leaders from around the world.

Los Angeles Sports Council
The Los Angeles Sports Council is one of the nation's leading civic sports support organizations. Funded entirely from the private sector, it attracts major sports events to the greater Los Angeles area and supports the area's outstanding collegiate and professional sports teams.

Métropole du Grand Paris
The Métrople du Grand Paris has built innovative infrastructure for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, with a focus on their legacy. One of the major infrastructures is the Olympic Aquatic Centre. This unique sports facility, built for the Games, became multifunctional and accessible to all after the Games, integrating into local life opposite the Stade de France.

Montréal
Montréal is the largest Francophone city in North America and is renowned for its rich history, culture and diversity. It is also a hub of Canada's sports landscape with its Olympic heritage, its professional sports teams, its state-of-the-art infrastructures, the passion for sports shared by its population, and its capacity to host world-class sports events.

Nagano City
Surrounded by mountains and abundant nature and grown around the 1,400 years-old Zenkoji Buddhist Temple – a National Treasure – Nagano has developed as a city which draws many pilgrims and visitors. With a long history, a rich culture and beautiful landscapes around, Nagano gained international recognition hosting the 18th Winter Olympic Games in 1998.

Nanjing
Lying on the south bank of the Yangtze River, Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, is known, with its history of more than 2000 years, as the place where emperors built their capital in ancient Chinese history. This heritage combined with a contemporary development in the 20th century both promoted Nanjing to a huge historical, economic and political center. Thanks to hosting the 2014 Youth Olympics Games, the city can count on numerous sport infrastructures, like its famous Nanjing Sports Park situated on the river front.

NOC Bosnia & Herzegovina
The Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina was established on June 4, 1992. After its establishment and international recognition, the Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina was registered on December 8, 2002, in the register of the Ministry of Justice as the first sports organisation in which sports associations unite. With this registration, along with the signing of the Lausanne Declaration on July 28, 1999, the Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina was established as the umbrella sports body of the country. As a member of the IOC, NOC BiH is obliged to adhere to the rules of the Olympic Charter, the IOC Statutes, the IOC Ethical Code, the World Anti-Doping Code, the joint Lausanne Declaration, the Law on Associations and Foundations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Law on Sports of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Olympiapark München GmbH
The Olympic area located in the north of Munich is managed by the Olympiapark München GmbH, a 100% investment company of the City of Munich. The company’s tasks include the maintenance of the venues facilities, buildings and outside areas of the park and to run the facilities by filling it with life. The company’s motto is: Think and act in a creative, innovative, economic as well as customer - and future - oriented way.

Olympiaworld Innsbruck
The Olympiaworld Innsbruck belongs to the top locations for sports and events in the heart of the Alpine region. Under one umbrella brand, traditional Olympic venues from 1964 like the Olympic hall, the outdoor ice rink and the Olympic ice track are united with highly modern trend sports facilities like the skate & BMX hall and the American football stadium (opened in 2020) and operated under one umbrella brand. Further venues are the Tivoli soccer stadium, the Tyroleanssports centre, the Sillside athletics hall as well as further outdoor sports venues.

Olympic Center Jahorina
Jahorina is a combination of modern and traditional, revolutionary and historical, with a special seal of unquestionable hospitality. It is everything that a skier looks for in winter travel. Join us for skiing under clear skies and sunshine that highlight landscapes we will tell our children about. Skiing under the stars on Jahorina is an unforgettable experience that often puts us in a dilemma as to whether we enjoy its slopes more during the day or at night. Maybe you’ll enjoy a warm snowcat ride more, who knows, but it is certainly worth experiencing.

Olympic Regional Development Authority
The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created in 1982 by the State of New York to manage and maintain the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. Today’s ORDA is providing an unprecedented economic return while achieving an elevated level of performance in the fulfillment of its purpose. With renewed venues, it is attracting and hosting a broad spectrum of world-class events, advancing athlete development, and offering an expansive array of year-round recreation and tourism opportunities.

Olympisch Stadion Amsterdam
The Olympic Stadium Amsterdam was build for the Olympic Games of 1928. Since then the stadium was used for big (inter)national (sports) events. In the late 90's there were plans to tear down the building. This was prevented by its monumental status. In stead it was renovated and reopened in 2000. The stadium is private property (always has been) and is exploited by the organization I work for as one of the two directors.

Orange County Sports Commission (OCSC)
Entrenched in the sunshine and surrounded by the beaches of Southern California. Orange County Sports Commission (OCSC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to attract, retain and support sports and entertainment events that will position OC as a premier sports destination. Whether your sport takes place on the hardwood, on the ice, on the sand or in the water, the OCSC will take your event to new heights. With a portfolio of world-renowned venues and entertainment options, an array of resort and hotel options and easy airport access, OCSC is the premier partner to make your event unforgettable.

Parc Olympique Montréal
A bold architectural creation by Roger Taillibert, Montréal Olympic Park was built both to host the 1976 Summer Games and to be the home of the Montréal Expos baseball club (1977-2004). It currently has the mandate of developing, managing, promoting, and operating its facilities in addition to showcasing its heritage and Olympic legacy. Montréal Olympic Park manages the following main assets: the Olympic Stadium, the largest amphitheatre in Canada; the Montréal Tower, the tallest inclined tower in the world; the Sports Centre, Canada’s leading aquatic and sports training centre; and the Esplanade and outdoor areas, a major gathering and event venue in the Quebec metropolis.

Paris
In 2024, Paris will organize the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the third time in its history. This represents a unique opportunity for Paris to drive change by combating climate change, rethinking our lifestyles, stepping up the fight against all forms of discrimination, getting more people involved in sport and increasing citizen engagement. As a catalyst of local public policies, the Games will leave a strong legacy for Paris and the Parisians.

Plaine Commune
Plaine Commune, a territory north of Paris, composed of 9 cities and home to 450,000 inhabitants, was at the heart of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (OPG). More equipped with OPG infrastructures than any other territory, featuring iconic facilities such as the Stade de France, the Olympic Aquatic Center, and the former Athletes’ Village spanning three cities within its area, it now leverages this as a driver of transformation: sustainable developments, accessible facilities, and new uses for residents. A young, creative, and innovative territory, Plaine Commune builds on this legacy to strengthen its appeal, enhance its cultural and tourist influence, and become a key destination within Greater Paris, whose epicenter will be Saint-Denis Pleyel.

PyeongChang 2018 & Gangwon 2024 Legacy Foundation
Officially launched in 2019, the foundation is dedicated to ensuring that the facilities, values, and initiatives from the Games continue to benefit future generations in sports, culture, and regional development.
The foundation’s mission is to maximize the long-term impacts of the 2018 & 2024 Winter Games by promoting winter sports, nurturing young athletes, expanding sports tourism, and fostering international cooperation. It aims to make PyeongChang a global hub for winter sports education and training while supporting sustainable development in the region.

Pyeongchang County
Pyeongchang is located in South Korea's Gangwon province in the Taebaek Mountains region, only a few hours from Seoul. The city became a hub of activity for winter sports lovers in addition to offering year round activities. The area is very popular with mountain hikers. Known as the “Alps of Korea”, Pyeongchang is at the center of Korea’s ski industry and is a compelling factor in the popularization of sport nationwide. Hosting the 2018 Winter Games allowed Pyeongchang to exchange inspirations and share the Koreans’ warm and unique hospitality.

Qingdao
Qingdao is a model Chinese city, an outstanding tourist destination, a national health city, a forest city, and a garden city. It is exemplary in China for environmental protection, and is one of China’s top 10 most livable cities. It has hosted the 2014 International Horticultural Exposition and the 2015 World Leisure Games, and is the first UNESCO City of Film in China.
Qingdao was the proud host city of the Sailing Competition during the 29th Summer Olympic Games and the 13th Summer Paralympic Games. It has been recognized as a Sailing City in China, and the Best Sailing City in Asia.

Qinhuangdao
Qinhuangdao is located at the junction of northeastern and northern China, in the Hebei Province, and is an important influx of inland China into the sea. The city is well equipped with sports and cultural facilities with the Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in particular. There are well developed service facilities, good urban infrastructure and convenient traffic that greatly promote the further development of the city.

Quebec City
Created on October 17, 2013, Québec City Business Destination is the result of a partnership between the Québec City Convention Centre and Québec City Tourism. The two organizations brought together their sales forces in order to attract conferences, conventions, meetings and other events to Québec City.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is the green space, venues and communities created from London 2012. The Mission set for the London Legacy Development Corporation which drives the regeneration on behalf of the Mayor, is as relevant now as it was in 2012 – “To change the lives of people in east London and drive growth in the area and beyond with an inspiring and innovative place where people want – and can afford – to live, work and visit.”
The work continues with more housing and the creation of East Bank, the UK’s most ambitious cultural and education quarter in a generation.

Region Stavanger
Region Stavanger is the official destination sales- and marketing organisation (DMO) for the Stavanger Region. Located on the south-west coast of Norway, the non-profit organisation represents 13 municipalities and more than 200 businesses in the region, including the cities Stavanger and Sandnes.

Rio de Janeiro
An inspiring city, driven by a passion for life, in harmony with nature, economically strong and receptive to all people and cultures: this is the Rio de Janeiro and the Carioca way of life. Sport is in the DNA of the city, which has held sporting events with success and excellency for a long time. In 2016, Rio became the first city in South America to host the Olympic Games and received not only a boost in its sports business, but also in its urban legacy. Rio is the main tourist, cultural and sporting destination in Brazil.

Rotterdam
Rotterdam is internationally known for its appealing sports events and its innovative approach on using sports as an instrument in achieving various goals, both economic and social. As early as 1994, Rotterdam started using its impressive skyline and river as a stage, hosting events in an urban setting and bringing them closer to their audience. In recent years, Rotterdam has added side events to this concept in order to stimulate citizens to participate at their own level. Rotterdam makes it happen.

Salt Lake City
In 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games and invited the world to experience the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” With 10 resorts within an hour of downtown Salt Lake City, and a thriving training ground for athletes, more winter Olympians train here than anywhere else in the world. Salt Lake City is keeping the Olympic spirit alive through the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, and two official U.S. Olympic Training facilities.

Sapporo
SGSC is a non-profit organization established with the following aims:
to promote support activities to attract and host international sporting events by leveraging the abundant sports resources of Hokkaido; to widely disseminate the charms of Hokkaido; to support a variety of exchange programs among citizens and organizations; and to contribute to regional revitalization and the expansion of the non-resident population.

Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with 310,605 people in the four municipalities that make up the city, and a metro-area population of 436,572 people in the Sarajevo Canton as of June 2010. The city hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics.
City of Sarajevo is the administrative, economic, cultural, academic & sport center. It is the unit of local self-governance that consists of four municipalities: Stari Grad, Centar, Novo Sarajevo & Novi Grad.

Seine-Saint-Denis
With 1.7 million residents across 40 municipalities, Seine-Saint-Denis, located northeast of Paris, was a young and diverse territory, home to over 130 nationalities and 170 languages. As host of the Paris 2024 Games, the Department strongly mobilized to deliver an inclusive and sustainable Games, turning the event into a catalyst for social, urban, cultural, and economic transformations.

Seoul Metropolitan Government
Located at the heart of the Korean Peninsula, Seoul has always been an important strategic point throughout the centuries in terms of defense and the economy, from one kingdom to the next. The three kingdoms of Baekje, Goguryeo, and Silla (BCE 57 – CE 688) all fought over the area that is now Korea’s capital. Seoul citizens’ passion for sports led Seoul to host various international sporting events and Seoul is now ready to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games.

Singapore
Singapore is a dynamic city-state known for its blend of modernity, cultural diversity, and global connectivity. A strong advocate for sport and healthy living, Singapore actively promotes community participation. Home to world-class venues such as the Singapore Sports Hub, the city hosts major international events. With a forward-looking vision and a deep-rooted Olympic legacy, Singapore is committed to using sport as a force for inclusion, excellence, and nation-building.

Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games
Unique in the Olympic World is a civic organization, grounded in one of the world’s great cities, which has offered support for the Olympic Movement in good and in troubled times, since 1939. This is the continuing legacy of the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (“SCCOG”).

Spirit of 2012
Spirit of 2012 is the social legacy funder from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our purpose is to unlock a future where events and volunteering are a pathway to wellbeing for people and communities across the UK. Set up with a £47 million National Lottery endowment, we have made over 230 grants to foster social unity, champion youth empowerment, and inspire increased participation in physical activity, arts and culture and volunteering. Over the past ten years, we have become experts in harnessing the power of events. As our grant-funding comes to an end, our mission is to share research, insights and recommendations that strengthen their social impact.

Sports Metropolis Berlin
Berlin is the top sports city in Germany. The sports capital is one of the world’s most important locations for sports events, attracting top athletes and sports fans from all over the world. As a regular host of numerous prestigious international events, including European and World Championships, multi-sport events and the highlight of 2024, the UEFA EURO, the German capital has succeeded in presenting itself as a welcoming and cosmopolitan city.

St. Louis Sports Commission
The St. Louis Sports Commission is the independent, privately-funded nonprofit organization that makes St. Louis a better place to live, visit, work and play through sports. Its efforts focus on attracting, creating and managing major sporting events for the St. Louis region. The organization uses the power of sports to enhance the area’s quality of life and to create economic and social benefit for the community.

St. Moritz
St. Moritz is one of the world's most famous holiday resorts. The city has hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice, in 1928 and 1948. It is home to exceptional leisure and sporting facilities, culture par excellence, exclusive shopping opportunities, and is host to events on the world stage. The sporting facilities are used by the countless professional athletes who head to Engadin to prepare for major competitions, and are also open to recreational athletes and non-Olympic squads from Switzerland and abroad.

Stockholm
The natural beauty of Stockholm makes it a great experience for discovery on foot, by bike or by boat. Ever since the 1912 Olympic Games, the city has had a long and proud tradition of organised sport activities, with many popular competitions and international events taking place each year. Stockholm has long been a magnet for a wide variety of events, notably athletic ones such as the Asics Stockholm Marathon and Sweden Horse Show, and continues to attract visitors from all over the world.

The Hague
The Hague is the international city of peace and justice, the seat of parliament and the city by the sea. With its 11 kilometres of beach, many sports accommodations, sportsclubs, top-level sports and events, The Hague is the sporting city on the sea. A city where every resident, regardless of their background, age, or disabilities, is encouraged to participate in sports. But The Hague also maximizes the social impact of sports and fully harnesses the power of sports, to address social challenges.

The Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is proud to be a Co-Host City for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032. This is an incredible opportunity to generate benefits for the Sunshine Coast to create a vision to foster healthier, active and creative communities beyond just sport – now and for generations to come. Helping to transition into a regional economy that is innovative, adaptive, resilient and climate ready to authentically achieve our vision of being Australia’s most sustainable region.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo, one of the world's largest cities, offers a uniquely eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary attractions.
Sport also establishes itself as an integral part of the Japanese people’s lives; sports clubs can be found everywhere throughout the country, and soccer and baseball are particularly popular and played nationwide. The 1964 Games not only served as a driving force of urban development and economic growth, but also played a role in promoting sports and well-being in the city.

Torino
In the wake of the success of the 2006 Winter Olympics, Torino has firmly confirmed its sports vocation. Over the past decades, the city has been the site of major events and the European Capital of Sport in 2015; thanks to sport the city accepted the challenge to reaffirm its status of capital city, remembering that Torino has played a key role in the birth and success of many sports on the national and international scene, from soccer to rowing, from gymnastics to cycling. Thanks to its cutting-edge sports and entertainment facilities, Torino has been chosen as the perfect stage to host the Nitto ATP Finals (2021-2025), the 2023 Volleyball Champions League Finals, and the 2025 World University Winter Games.

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. The USOPC is focused on protecting, supporting and empowering America’s athletes, and is responsible for fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, and serving as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the United States.

Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation
The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation is a non-profit organisation that celebrates the spirit of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games to inspire active, healthy lifestyles and increase community uses of Utah’s Olympic legacy venues. As Designated Official U.S. Olympic Training Sites, our three Olympic legacy venues - Utah Olympic Oval, Utah Olympic Park, and Soldier Hollow Nordic Center - are places of inspiration and accomplishment where young athletes train and compete alongside world champions. The Foundation focuses on embracing, engaging and involving Utah’s youth in winter sport through sport programming and competitions.












































