Johannesburg, South Africa (ADV) – The Mauritian government has revealed its determination for ensuring that the 2019 Indian Ocean Islands Games (IOIG), are conducted in the most favourable conditions possible.
This was the main focus on the address by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Stephan Toussaint at the opening ceremony of the third annual meeting of the International Council of the IOIG – ‘Conseil International des Jeux des Iles de l’Océan Indien’ (CIJ), held at the Voilà Hotel in Bagatelle, earlier today.
“The core objective of Government is the provision of proper sports infrastructure to both local and international athletes for an optimum performance in the spirit of the Olympics,” said Minister Toussaint.
He highlighted that this major event is expected to be an opportunity to strengthen friendship and mutual understanding among the Island States of the Indian Ocean.
He also emphasised the need for participating Island States to connect joint efforts and provide their inputs so as to organise the 2019 Games in the best conditions possible for both local and international sportspersons.
Minister Toussaint further elaborated on the agenda of the annual meeting of the CIJ, which includes providing a status report on the holding of the IOIG 2019 and the re-admission of Sri Lanka within the CIJ and its participation in this 10th edition of the IOIG.
He expressed satisfaction on the progress that has been achieved so far, for the ongoing preparations and he lauded the relentless efforts and contribution of all stakeholders in this endeavour.
The Indian Ocean Island Games is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from Indian Ocean island nations.
The 10th edition of the IOIG are set for 19 to 28 July in Mauritius. Participating islands include the Comoros, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mayotte, Seychelles and Reunion.
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