Over 35,000 people receive CPR training at UEFA EURO 2024 fan zones

With only a few days left of UEFA EURO 2024, over 35,000 attendees have learned and practised cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills at fan zones across the ten host cities.

Supported by a range of current stars and footballing legends, the ‘Get Trained, Save Lives’ campaign is a partnership between UEFA and the European Resuscitation Council. It aims to raise awareness on the topic of sudden cardiac arrest and the importance of bystander CPR, as well as training people in basic CPR. Fans can learn CPR online on get-trained.com, in-person at the EURO 2024 fan zones or during training courses offered by the ERC.

At the CPR booths, fans from all 24 participating countries practiced on manikins with sensors that measured the depth and rhythm of their compressions. Their results were compared with other participants in the form of a computer game. Football greats like Clarence Seedorf, Javi Martinez, Ruud Gullit and Mikel John Obi visited the booths to interact and participate in the game.

In addition to fans, the participating EURO 2024 teams have also received life-saving training at their base camps. The initiative has been extended to match officials, staff and volunteers working at the tournament.

Further information about the ‘Get Trained, Save Lives’ campaign is available here and photos of Clarence Seedorf, Mikel John Obi and Ruud Gullit practicing CPR can be found here.