JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (ADV) – The Mauritian Minister of Youth and Sports, Stephan Toussaint has announced that upgrading works to prepare for the Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) 2019 were underway.
He said the works aim at ensuring that the IOIG 2019 are conducted in the most favourable and best conditions possible.
“Since Mauritius aims at becoming the Sports Hub of the Indian Ocean region, the objective of the upgrading works being carried out at various stadiums as well as sports complexes around the island is to provide local and international athletes with proper sports infrastructures both during and after the IOIG 2019,” said Toussaint.
The Minister was speaking during his site visits at the where different IOIG 2019 competition locations are set to take place. The aim of the visit was to evaluate the progress that has been achieved relating to the ongoing upgrading works.
The competition sites are Auguste Vollaire Stadium in Flacq; Anse La Raie Youth Centre; and Anjalay Stadium in Belle Vue Maurel. The estimated costs for the upgrading of these sites are Rs 37.9 million, Rs 3.2 million and Rs 103.5 million.
Minister Toussaint further expressed satisfaction about the progress achieved at the three sites, stating that there was no cost overrun for the upgrades.
“The works include the construction of new changing rooms; replacement of flooring; upgrading of plumbing and electrical installations; landscaping works; construction of VIP stands; painting; and roofing,” he added.
The Indian Ocean Island Games is a multi-sport event held among athletes from Indian Ocean island nations every four years.
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