Sport

Through support for sport, the Commission promotes physical and mental health, fights social exclusion and combats gender inequality and racism.

The Commission monitors data on sport, legal developments and financing options to help sport make the biggest contribution to the EU economy possible.

The Commission works to ensure proper governance that can confront doping and match-fixing, protect the rights of sportspeople and promote transparency.

The Commission supports sports projects in developing countries and is gradually integrating sport into bilateral agreements with countries outside the EU.