Island Games: Manx 2029 bid 'delights' Association Chairman

Tue, 18 Jul 2023

The Isle of Man’s bid to host the Island Games in 2029 has been welcomed by the International Island Games Association (IIGA).

If successful, a Manx Games could attract around 4,000 people to the island in six years’ time and bring an economic boost in the region of £3.5m.

The Isle of Man held the first ever Games in 1985, and more recently in 2001, from which the National Sports Centre has been a lasting legacy.

Jörgen Pettersson, Chair of IIGA, said: ‘I am delighted to receive the bid, which would see the Games return to its birthplace. We will now visit and inspect the facilities in October, before announcing our decision next year.

‘The [Manx] infrastructure, together with the support from the public, underlined by Minister Edge last week, is a recipe for a successful Games – and we’re looking forward to working together for the benefit of International sport and friendship.’

The Isle of Man team finished third in the overall table, with 63 medals.

 

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