| 1991 European Youth Olympic Days | |
| Host City: | Brussels |
| Nations: | 33 |
| Athletes: | 2084 |
| Sports: | 9 |
| Events: | 70 |
| Opening: | 12 July 1991 |
| Closing: | 21 July 1991 |
| Opened By: | Baudouin of Belgium |
| Snexts: | Valkenswaard 1993 |
The 1991 European Youth Olympic Days (1991 EYOD) was the inaugural edition of multi-sport event for European youths between the ages of 13 and 18. It was held in Brussels, Belgium from 12 to 21 July. A total of nine sports were contested by 2084 athletes representing 33 European nations.[1] [2] The idea for the competition came from Jacques Rogge, an International Olympic Committee member, as the continent did not have its own multi-sport event at the time.[3] [4]
Nine sports were included in these initial Games, five individual sports of athletics, swimming, judo, tennis and table tennis for both genders, and four team sports; football and basketball for boys, volleyball and field hockey for girls.