The Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) and its Members Leagues will be supporting the European Week of Sport campaign through a variety of initiatives and activities leading up to and during the week of September 7-13, 2015 as per the partnership signed by EPFL Chairman Frédéric Thiriez and the EU Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Tibor Navracsics.
In the context of this co-operation, the European Leagues agree with the principles set out for the European Week of Sport and will support and contribute, with their communication platforms and audience reach, to the raising awareness activities and initiatives developed by the European Commission.
By leveraging the reach and popularity of the best professional leagues in the world, the EPFL will help spread the key messages and values of the campaign such as the many benefits that sport and physical activity have for individuals and society as a whole.
Super League President Mr. George Borovilos said: “Super League Greece is actively participating in the European Week of Sports and fully supports the joint initiative taken by EPFL and the EU. Sport is a way of life, which promotes sporting activities and a healthy lifestyle and by taking advantage of the popularity of football, we send a positive message to all sports fans”