EOC to vote on European Games

ROME — After years of debate, the European Games could be about to become a reality.

The European Olympic Committees was set vote on the proposal Saturday, with Baku — the capital of Azerbaijan — the sole candidate to host the multisport event in June 2015.

Other continents already have regional competitions, such as the Asian Games and Pan American Games. The biggest obstacle to a European Games has been the fact that two major sports — athletics and swimming — already have established continental competitions.

"We are the only continent without a games," EOC president Patrick Hickey said Friday. "So what are we doing that's different to anyone else? Why are people saying we shouldn't have it? There is a great interest in Europe to see European champions. So let's do it. Let's give it a go."

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