The Championships of the Small States of Europe (CSSE) is a biennial competition in outdoor track and field organised by the Athletic Association of Small States of Europe (AASE). First held in 2016, the competition is held on alternate years with the Games of the Small States of Europe.
The idea for a stand-alone athletics championships for European small states arose through discussions with AASE president Edwin Attard and European Athletic Association president Hansjörg Wirz. The European small states traditionally sent a combined team to the European Team Championships, but following that competition's change to a biennial format a gap in the sporting calendar emerged. Competing nations used the competition to help their athletes push for qualifying standards to the European Athletics Championships and Summer Olympics.Malta looking for a championship legacy. European Athletics (2016-03-07). Retrieved 2019-08-04.
The 2020 edition of the competition, originally set for 4–6 June at the San Marino Stadium, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Editions Ed.YearVenueCityCountryDatesNo. ofeventsNo. ofnationsNo. ofathletes1st2016Results 2016. CSSE 2016. Retrieved 2019-08-04.Matthew Micallef St. John Athletics StadiumMarsaMalta11 June2218c. 3002nd2018About . CSSE 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-03.Sportanlage RheinwieseSchaanLiechtenstein9 June2218c. 2503rd2021San Marino StadiumSerravalleSan Marino5 June22164th2022Matthew Micallef St. John Athletics StadiumMarsaMalta11 June2216c.3505th2024Lathbury Athletics StadiumGibraltarGibraltar22 June2916European Challenger Championships6th2026Stade Louis IIMonacoMonaco30 May2817
Participation
Medal table (2016-2024)
See also Games of the Small States of Europe
References
External links AASE Official website