Sport

In the world of sport Gibraltar is already recognised by many international bodies as a country in its own right and since the installation of our new facilities, important international events have already taken place in Gibraltar. For example, the Federation International Volleyball (FIVB) Small Nations Championships for Women and the European B Group Finals Club Champions in hockey.

Gibraltar has also participated in the World Championships in athletics, swimming and the Special Olympics, the Commonwealth Games since 1954, the European Championships in athletics, bodybuilding, fishing and swimming. We have also participated in the International Cricket Conference. Out of a population of 30,000, there are already approx. 6,000 people who are active in different sports. There are over 35 sporting associations in Gibraltar using both public and private facilities.

The Victoria Stadium Sports Centre consists of a multi-purpose sports hail for all indoor sports. Outside there is a combined football/cricket pitch made of Omniturf surrounded by an athletics track and long jump pitch. A new hockey pitch has also recently been built along with new changing areas.

The two comprehensive schools are also used for their sporting facilities. There are also various Ministry of Defence facilities that can be used with prior arrangement.
The Gibraltar Sports Advisory Council was set up under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Sport. The purpose of this board is to provide financial assistance to all the associations to enable them to compete outside of Gibraltar as well as to provide funding to set up coaching facilities to achieve higher standards of performance.