Poczta Polska has launched the "European University Games in Łódź" issue

On July 15, 2022, a stamp commemorating the largest academic sports event on the Old Continent debuted, taking place for the first time in Poland. On that day, a ceremonial introduction of the stamp took place with the participation of a representative of Poczta Polska.

The Polish Post is commemorating important sporting events for Poland on postage stamps, starting on July 17th. Over the course of two weeks, approximately 6,000 athletes will compete in 20 disciplines held in 15 venues.

The official introduction and unveiling of the stamp took place during a press conference marking the start of the European University Games. Polish Post was represented by Lucyna Prygiel-Augustyniak, Director of the Network Region in Łódź.

Tomasz Wochna, the designer from the EAEU 2022 Organizing Committee, depicted the official mascot of the European University Games in Łódź – Eugenia the unicorn – on the stamp's graphic. His name is a reference to the English name of the games – European Universities Games. In the upper right corner of the stamp is the inscription: European University Games in Łódź; along the left edge is the inscription: EUGENIO MASKOTKA IGRZYSK EUGENIO; along the right edge is the inscription: POLSKA; and in the upper left corner is the value: 8 PLN. 

The FDC envelope graphic depicts young athletes in action: a tennis player, a long jumper on the runway, a judoka, and a basketball player in black and white. The date stamp graphic features the official logo of the European University Games in Łódź. These high-profile events are held every two years in different cities. They are an excellent opportunity to promote our country internationally.

About the stamp:
designer: Tomasz Wochna
number of stamps: 1
value: PLN 8
circulation: 126,000 pcs
printing technique: offset
stamp format: 31.25 x 43 mm
paper: fluorescent
sales sheet: 9 stamps
date of introduction into circulation: July 15, 2022