The 1st edition of the 1979 Indian Ocean Games were held in Réunion.

Réunion were the champions, beating Seychelles in the final 2-1.

All games were played at the Stade Michel Volnay in St-Pierre, Réunion.

1 The match was forfeited and Comoros were awarded third-place as Mauritius were unable to travel to Réunion for the match.

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