The regulation will apply without exception to all areas within the gangs of the stadium, both inside and outside. This tobacco-free policy has been developed and will be implemented in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), World Heart Federation (WHF), Healthy Stadia European network of local organizing committee (LOC) in Poland and Ukraine, and local groups of health advocacy.
UEFA's decision to ban tobacco in the world third largest sporting event sends a strong message to football fans around the world, the contact of football and good health.
"A smoke-free Euro 2012 on respect for the health of our fans and everyone involved in the tournament," said UEFA president Michel Platini's. "We respect the highest standards of health, safety and comfort to our tournament logo, and the snuff is not in them."
"A smoke-free EURO 2012 does feel so," said Zsuzsanna Jakab, Regional Director for Europe. "Tobacco kills and causes serious diseases. This is a good example of what can be done in the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which is already scoring goals all over Europe. "
Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner responsible for sport, says that the decision of UEFA and has stressed the possible broader impact: "the Euro 2012 will be a magnet for millions of viewers and fans, so it sends a strong message, in addition, tobacco Euro 2012 without setting the standard for other sporting events across the continent. ".
Urging the host cities to ensure smoke-free public transportation, restaurants and amateur, added: "Football and sport are the health and performance, and the snuff is the opposite - they do not go together."
The total ban on tobacco use, sales and promotion at UEFA EURO 2012 goes beyond local restrictions, and is a natural consequence of the commitment of UEFA to promote a way of healthy living through football. This is a central theme in his football and social responsibility activities that use football to get a handle on some of the best of health, social and environmental problems
