Τhe meeting of the International Committee of Mediterranean Games Executive Committee concluded in Pristina, Kosovo, with great success.

The meeting started with the opening speech of the ICMG President Mr. Davide Tizzano and the greeting of the Kosovo Olympic Committee President Mr. Ismet Krasniqi.

Then, the Secretary General Ιakovos Filippousis highlighted the full commitment of the Kosovo Olympic Committee in the organization of this 3-day meeting in the best possible way. This commitment proves that ICMG must open its doors and decentralize the meetings because all the 26 countries members deserve to be part of this procedure.

The President of the MG Sports Program Commission, Mr. Mohamed Zribi analyzed the Mediterranean Games Oran 2022, an exceptional edition from all points of view. With an honorable participation, some 3,400 athletes, a well-organised competition overall, with 14 new records in Athletics and Swimming , an unprecedented popular enthusiasm and beautiful images of television broadcasting.

The President of the Coordination Commission Heraklion 2023, General Souhail Khoury presented all the necessary steps that must be done so that the next edition of the Mediterranean Beach Games to be successful.

The report of all the ICMG Commissions were unanimously approved as well as the Financial Report of the Treasurer, Mr. Panayiotis Ioannides.

Mr. Tizzano announced the award of the ICMG Order of Merit to the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune and to Mr. Mohamed Zribi, President of the MG Sports Program Commission.

Finally, the Secretary General declared the launch of Candidature Procedure for the Mediterranean Beach Games 2027 and the Mediterranean Games 2030.

The next meeting of the Executive Committee will take place on the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Mediterranean Beach Games Heraklion 2023 on the 1st of September.