Medals, podiums and outfits unveiled

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Stephan Toussaint, the Chief Executive Officer of the 2019 IOIG’s organising committee, Mr Jean-Pierre Sauzier, and other personalities were present.

A total of 5 500 medals have been made by the Karl Ray Ltd for the IOIG 2019: 550 Gold, 550 Silver and 580 Bronze. The remaining medals will be given as a token to participants.

Speaking at the event, Minister Toussaint expressed satisfaction with regard to the podiums, the medals and other related items that have been locally manufactured by the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). He stated that SMEs should be further encouraged in their endeavours to promote locally made products. As the multi-sports event is nearing, each and every citizen of the country is invited to get into the spirited mood and support the Mauritian team, he said.

For his part, Mr Sauzier highlighted that the medals which will be awarded to athletes symbolically demonstrate their rigorous hardwork. These medals, he added, will be a memorable reward for their remarkable performance in the IOIG 2019.

Indian Ocean Island Games

Mauritius will be hosting the 10^th edition of the IOIG from 19 to 28 July 2019 where some 2 000 athletes from Indian Ocean islands, will be competing for medals across 14 different sports disciplines.

The objectives are to contribute to regional cooperation through the development of sports in the region, build friendship and mutual understanding between the people of the islands of the Indian Ocean, in the spirit of the Olympics.