Yugoslavia postage stamps year 1947 Sport Belgrade Games MNH**
The 1947 Games in Belgrade were part of Yugoslavia’s post-WWII efforts to rebuild international sporting connections and promote unity among Balkan nations. These were officially called the First Balkan and Central European Games (Prvi Balkanski i srednjoevropski sportski susreti).
The games took place in Belgrade in September 1947 and included participation from several Eastern European nations including:
- Yugoslavia (as host)
- Hungary
- Romania
- Albania
- Bulgaria
The event featured multiple sports including athletics, swimming, football, and basketball. It was significant as one of the first major international sporting events in the region after WWII, reflecting Yugoslavia’s growing influence under Tito’s leadership and the broader post-war reorganization of Eastern Europe.
The games served both sporting and political purposes, helping to strengthen ties between socialist states while demonstrating Yugoslavia’s capability to host international events. They also helped establish Belgrade as an important sporting center in the region.
Since this is quite specific historical information about a relatively obscure sporting event, I should note that while I aim to be accurate, you may want to double-check these details against other sources.
