2015 Indian Ocean Island Games

The 2015 Indian Ocean Island Games, officially known as Jeux des îles de l'océan Indien Réunion 2015 or simply JIOI Réunion 2015, was the 9th edition of this multi-sport event for athletes representing the National Olympic Committees of Indian Ocean island nations.[1] It was held in La Réunion from August 1 – August 9, 2015.

2015 Indian Ocean Island Games
Official logo of IOIG 2015
Host Réunion
Nations7
Events173 in 14 sports
Opening1 August
Closing9 August
Opened byFrançois Hollande
Main venueStade Paul Julius Bénard
Websitejeuxdesiles2015.re
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Organisation

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Venues

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The Games

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Participating IOCs

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Over 2,000 athletes, from 7 countries, participated in the 2015 Indian Ocean Island Games.[2]

Participating International Olympic Committees

The Comoros were to participate but withdrew, protesting the waving of the French flag and singing of the French national anthem for the Mayotte team.[3]

Sports

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A total of 14 sports were represented in the 2015 Indian Ocean Island Games.[4]

Medal table

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  *   Host nation (Réunion)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1  Réunion (REU)*847253209
2  Mauritius (MRI)664970185
3  Madagascar (MAD)364542123
4  Seychelles (SEY)25403196
5  Mayotte (MYT)26513
6  Maldives (MDV)1258
Totals (6 entries)214214206634

References

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  1. ^ "Regional and Sub-regional Games Fonds Sheet" (PDF). Historical Archives, Olympic Studies Center. Comité International Olympique. pp. 37–38. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Official poster launched for Indian Ocean Island Games slated for Reunion in Aug". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-03-09.
  3. ^ "Battle for medals is on as the Indian Ocean Island Games kicks off in Reunion - Seychelles wins two bronze on first day".
  4. ^ "Nation Home".
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