2015 Indian Ocean Island Games

2015 Indian Ocean Island Games
Host  Réunion
Nations participating 7
Events 173 in 14 sports
Opening ceremony 1 August
Closing ceremony 8 August
Main venue Stade Paul Julius Bénard
Website jeuxdesiles2015.re
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The 2015 Indian Ocean Island Games, officially known as Jeux des îles de l'océan Indien Réunion 2015 or simply JIOI Réunion 2015, is the 9th edition of this multi-sport event for athletes representing the International Olympic Committees (IOCs) of Indian Ocean islands. It will be held in Réunion from August 1 – August 8, 2015.

Organisation

Venues

The Games

Participating IOCs

Over 2,000 athletes, from 7 countries, are expected to participate in the 2015 Indian Ocean Island Games.[1]

Participating International Olympic Committees
  • Comoros Comoros
  • Madagascar Madagascar
  • Maldives Maldives
  • Mauritius Mauritius
  • Mayotte Mayotte
  • Réunion Réunion (host)
  • Seychelles Seychelles

Sports

A total of 14 sports will be represented in the 2015 Indian Ocean Island Games.[2]

  • Athletics (62)
  • Badminton (5)
  • Basketball (2)
  • Boxing (10)
  • Cycling (3)
  • Football (2)
  • Handball (1)
  • Judo (24)
  • Sailing (9)
  • Swimming (20)
  • Table tennis (14)
  • Tennis (4)
  • Volleyball (2)
  • Weightlifting (15)

References

  1. ↑ Official poster launched for Indian Ocean Island Games slated for Reunion in Aug. africamoney.info
  2. ↑ Federations informed of IOIG quota. nation.sc

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