In this article we will explore the topic of SELL Student Games, a concept that has intrigued humanity for centuries. From its origin to its relevance in today's society, SELL Student Games has been the subject of debate and fascination in multiple areas. Throughout history, SELL Student Games has played a crucial role in forming thoughts, actions and beliefs in different cultures around the world. Furthermore, its influence extends to areas as diverse as science, religion, politics, and popular culture. Through this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of SELL Student Games, exploring its many facets and its impact on contemporary society.
SELL Student Games is a multi-sport event that is open for all university and college students all over the world. The name of the games is according to the first letters of the hosting countries who all in the Baltic Sea precinct – Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – in their respective languages (Finnish: Suomi, Estonian: Eesti, Latvian: Latvija, Lithuanian: Lietuva). The principles of the games are that everyone can participate and therefore the event combines top sports and joyful student event. Nowadays the games gather around 1800–2000 students.
The main disciplines of the games are athletics, swimming, orienteering, judo and chess as individual events. Basketball, volleyball (mini) football and floorball / unihockey are as team events. Also tennis, badminton, table tennis, wrestling, ultimate, aesthetic group gymnastics and ice-hockey has appeared in the games.
In 1923 student organizations of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania established an extensive co-operation agreement, which resulted in first regional student competition for the university students of the respective countries in Tartu, Estonia. The competitions lasted until 1940 when the last winter games were held before the ties between Baltic States were severed by World War II. During this period there were organized separately summer games, winter games and chess tournaments. After Baltic States became independent again the tradition of competition was restored in a meeting held 21.4. 1997, and the SELL Games were organized in 1998 in Tartu. The competition has been open to all university students around the world since then.
Year | Host | |
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I | 1923 | Tartu, Estonia |
II | 1924 | Riga, Latvia |
III | 1926 | Helsinki, Finland |
IV | 1929 | Kaunas, Lithuania |
V | 1930 | Tallinn, Estonia |
VI | 1931 | Riga, Latvia |
VII | 1932 | Helsinki, Finland |
VIII | 1933 | Kaunas, Lithuania |
IX | 1934 | Tartu, Estonia |
X | 1935 | Riga, Latvia |
XI | 1936 | Helsinki, Finland |
XII | 1937 | Kaunas, Lithuania |
XIII | 1938 | Tartu, Estonia |
XIV | 1939 | Riga, Latvia (cancelled) |
1940–1997 | Not held | |
XV | 1998 | Tartu, Estonia |
XVI | 1999 | Kaunas, Lithuania |
XVII | 2000 | Jelgava, Latvia |
XVIII | 2002 | Tartu, Estonia |
XIX | 2003 | Kaunas, Lithuania |
XX | 2004 | Tampere, Finland |
XXI | 2005 | Riga, Latvia |
XXII | 2006 | Tartu, Estonia |
XXIII | 2007 | Kaunas, Lithuania |
XXIV | 2008 | Espoo, Finland |
XXV | 2009 | Jelgava, Latvia |
XXVI | 2010 | Tartu, Estonia |
XXVII | 2011 | Kaunas, Lithuania |
XXVIII | 2012 | Espoo, Finland |
XXIX | 2013 | Riga, Latvia |
XXX | 2014 | Tartu, Estonia |
XXXI | 2015 | Kaunas, Lithuania |
XXXII | 2016 | Tampere, Finland |
XXXIII | 2017 | Riga, Latvia |
XXXIV | 2018 | Tartu, Estonia |
XXXV | 2019 | Kaunas, Lithuania |
XXXVI | 2020 | Lahti, Finland (cancelled) |
2021 | Not held | |
XXXVII | 2022 | Riga, Latvia |
Year | Host | |
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I | 1929 | Riga, Latvia |
II | 1931 | Helsinki, Finland |
III | 1933 | Kaunas, Lithuania (cancelled) |
IV | 1935 | Riga & Sigulda, Latvia |
V | 1938 | Zarasai, Lithuania |
VI | 1940 | Otepää, Estonia |
Year | Host | |
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I | 1937 | Riga, Latvia |
II | 1938 | Tartu, Estonia |
III | 1939 | Helsinki, Finland |
Rank | yes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | Lithuania (LTU) | 67 | 47 | 47 | 161 |
2 | Latvia (LAT) | 25 | 32 | 44 | 101 |
3 | Estonia (EST) | 3 | 9 | 6 | 18 |
4 | Finland (FIN) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
5 | Slovakia (SVK) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Totals (5 entries) | 98 | 90 | 97 | 285 |
Athletics has been one of the sports held at the Games since the inaugural edition.