Team Gozo – is the contingent of 40 Gozitan athletes who will be representing Gozo at the Islands Games in Guernsey between the 8th and the 14th of July.

These athletes will be competing in the disciplines of Athletics, Cycling, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Triathlon and Football.

Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri said that, ”this is an historic moment in the field of sports for Gozo, as this is the first time that Gozitan athletes will be able to represent our island in international games and do honour both for themselves and Gozo.”

Gozo was accepted to join the IIGA in July last year, and the Minister explained that preparations for Gozo to join this association had been ongoing and mentioned how during the visit by IIAG Executive members to Gozo, they praised the commitment, determination and vision of the Government to boost the sports sector on the island through capital projects and direct fiscal incentives.

Regular updates may be followed through the Facebook page of the Gozo Island Games Association

The International Island Games were first organised in 1985. There are now 24 islands from around the world which will be participating in these biennial games.

Photo: MGOZ

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