The Mediterranean Beach Games “Patras 2019” in figures

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The second edition of the Mediterranean Beach Games took place in Patras from 25 to 31 August, with great success as the figures of the event prove:

  • Four venues, three in Patras (“Artemis” at South Park, “Hera” at Agia Beach, “Pepanos” Pool) and one in Agrinio, (Stratos Lake).
  • Two training fields, 2 non-competition venues, 6 temporary fields.
  • 11 official sports and one demonstration sport (aqua walking).
  •  Participation of 26 countries with 645 athletes, including 421 men and 224 women.
  • 66 referees and international judges
  • 133 referees and national judges

  • 12.082 tickets were sold
  • In four sporting events tickets were sold out: on the opening ceremony and the closing ceremony, as well as the beach volley finals and the aquathlon.
  • 345 medals were awarded in 55 ceremonies
  • 1.120 volunteers (63% women and 37% men)
  • 25,000 portions of food were provided during the Games
  • 484 rooms have been used for accommodation in 22 hotels
  • 145 media representatives covered the Games (67 journalists, 24 photojournalists and 54 accredited on television)
  • 70 hours of HD TV coverage and live streaming in 40 countries via the Olympic Channel
  •  50,000 people visited the event website
  • 191 vehicles were used to transport athletes, referees and judges