Indian Ocean Island Games

The Indian Ocean Island Games (French: Jeux des îles de l'océan Indien) is a quadrennial multi-sport event from Indian Ocean island nations.

The Games was created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1977 and currently gather the island nations and territories of Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Madagascar, Mayotte, Réunion and the Maldives.

From 1947 until 1963, a precursor called Indian Ocean Games Triangulaire was organized between Madagascar, Mauritius and Réunion.

[citation needed] In 1974, the Regional Olympic Committee of Réunion decide to organise a multi-sport competition in the Indian Ocean.

Five countries participated in the creation of the Games: Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Mauritius, Comoros and Reunion.

Seselwa swimmers Alexus Laird (left) and Felicity Passon after winning the gold and bronze medals in the 50-metre backstroke at the 9th IOIG