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The European Cities and Capitals of Sports Federation (ACES Europe) has awarded the title of the European City of Sport 2016 to the port city of Liepāja. The award was handed in a ceremony in Brussels on November 18.
“Congratulations on the acquisition of the title. Your city is a good example, where sport is used as a tool for health, unity, education and mutual respect.”said the President of the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation Gian Francesco Lupattelli in his letter.