Since Mr van Bronckhorst ended his impressive football career, by player for clubs as Feyenoord, FC Barcelona and the Dutch national team, he is committed to his foundation SV Gio: ‘As former professional athlete I know what a difference sport can make and how it can benefit young people in their education. That is why it’s great to contribute to this amazing event where so many student athletes from all over Europe can compete against each other; an unique opportunity for these athletes.’

 

SV Gio was founded by van Bronckhorst and his wife, who both have a passion for sports. Their sports and learning club offers guidance to children in the last two years of primary school, coaching them like world-class athletes and helping them get off to a good start at secondary school. Tournament director of the EUGames2014 Henk Smit commented on the presentation of van Bronckhorst: “We are honoured that van Bronckhorst wants to contribute to our event as an ambassador, the work he does with his foundation is important for the future of kids and therefore for the city of Rotterdam. The EUGames2014 shows us that sports and education can go hand in hand and that they can strengthen each other. Therefore we hope this event is a great stimulus for many kids.’

 

On July 24 the Opening Ceremony will be held in the stadium of SBV Excelsior. Van Bronckhorst will be part of the start of the second edition of Europe’s largest multi-sport event for student athletes. Between July 24 and August 8, the Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), host of the European Universities Games 2014 - EUGames2014, will welcome 3000 participants from 35 countries who represent over 150 universities and will compete in ten sports. During the 18-day tournament supporters are welcome in Rotterdam to watch games, participate in masterclasses and enjoy musical entertainment.

 

The organisation and their partners the EUR, the Students Sports Association the Netherlands (SSN), Rotterdam Topsport, the Municipality of Rotterdam, together with the European University Sports Association (EUSA) are looking forward to see you this summer!

 

For more information about the event, please see www.eugames2014.eu.