2015 Island Games
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The XVI Island Games (also known as the 2015 NatWest Island Games for sponsorship reasons) was held in Jersey, Channel Islands, from 27 June to 3 July 2015.[1] This was the second time that the island has hosted the games, the first being in 1997.
Quick Facts Host, Teams ...
Host | Jersey |
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Teams | 24 islands |
Athletes | 3,000 |
Events | 14 sports |
Opening | 27 June 2015 |
Closing | 3 July 2015 |
Opened by | William Bailhache |
Main venue | FB Fields |
Website | www |
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The week long event saw around 3,000 competitors from 24 islands[2] take part in 14 sports.[3] The official mascot of the games was a real life infant silverback gorilla named Indigo who lives at Durrell Wildlife Park in Trinity, Jersey.[4]