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Squash At The Island Games
Squash is an event at the Island Games, the biennial multi-sports event for island nations, territories and dependencies. Squash at the Island Games was first time played in 2005. * Men's Singles - a maximum of 3 competitors per Member Island * Women's Singles - a maximum of 3 competitors per Member Island * Men's Doubles - a maximum of 1 pair per Member Island * Women's Doubles - a maximum of 1 pair per Member Island * Mixed Doubles - a maximum of 1 pair per Member Island * Team Event - a maximum of 1 pair per Member Island * Age - minimum 13 Events Top Medalists Men's Men's singles Men's doubles Women's Women's singles Women's doubles Mixed doubles Team Event References {{Island Games Sports at the Island Games Island Games The Island Games (currently known as the NatWest International Island Games for sponsorship reasons) are biennial international multi-sports events organised by the International Island Games Association (IIGA). Compe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squash (sport)
Squash is a racket-and- ball sport played by two or four players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow, rubber ball. The players alternate in striking the ball with their rackets onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court. The objective of the game is to hit the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. There are about 20 million people who play squash regularly world-wide in over 185 countries. The governing body of Squash, the World Squash Federation (WSF), is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), but the sport is not part of the Olympic Games, despite a number of applications. Supporters continue to lobby for its incorporation in a future Olympic program. The Professional Squash Association (PSA) organizes the pro tour. History Squash has its origins in the older game of rackets which was played in London's prisons in the 19th century. Later, around 1830, boys at Harrow School noticed that a punctured b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island Games
The Island Games (currently known as the NatWest International Island Games for sponsorship reasons) are biennial international multi-sports events organised by the International Island Games Association (IIGA). Competitor teams each represent different island communities (with one team from the peninsula of Gibraltar) which are IIGA members. Currently all competitor teams represent non-sovereign territories of European nations—some within European waters and some further overseas. The most recent edition was the 2019, which took place in Gibraltar with around 2,000 competitors from 22 islands or island groups participating in 14 sports. The next games will be hosted by Guernsey in 2023, postponed from 2021. History The Island Games began in 1985 as the ''Inter-Island Games'', as part of the Isle of Man International Year of Sport, and were intended to be a one-off sporting celebration only. Geoffrey Corlett, who became the first Games Director, not only contacted the island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Island Games
The 2005 Island Games were the 11th Island Games, and were held in Shetland, Scotland, from July 9 to July 15, 2005. Medal table Sports The sports chosen for the games were: External links Island Games 2005 Island Games Island Island An island (or isle) is an isolated piece of habitat that is surrounded by a dramatically different habitat, such as water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, skerries, cays or keys. An island ... Sport in Shetland International sports competitions hosted by Scotland Multi-sport events in the United Kingdom 21st century in Shetland July 2005 sports events in the United Kingdom {{Shetland-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Island Games
The 2007 Island Games were the 12th edition of the Island Games, and were held in Rhodes, Greece, from June 30 to July 6, 2007. Medal count Sports The sports chosen for the games were: See also * Basketball at the 2007 Island Games * Women's Football at the 2007 Island Games * Men's Football at the 2007 Island Games External links rhodes2007.info {{Island Games Island Games Island Games Island Games Island Games The Island Games (currently known as the NatWest International Island Games for sponsorship reasons) are biennial international multi-sports events organised by the International Island Games Association (IIGA). Competitor teams each represent d ... Multi-sport events in Greece Sport in Rhodes Events in Rhodes June 2007 sports events in Europe July 2007 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Island Games
The XIII Island Games were held in Åland, Finland, June 27-July 4, 2009. For the 13th edition of the Games, 25 teams competed in 14 different sports. Participating Countries 24 islands competed in the 2009 Island Games.List oParticipating Islands from 2009 Island Games websitewww.natwestislandgames2009.ax retrieved 2009-06-08. 2009-07-29. They were: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Isle of Anglesey, Ynys Môn Prince Edward Island were set to participate, but a lack of funding from their government caused their withdrawal from the event, and subsequent resignation from the International Island Games Association. Medal table Sports The sports chosen for the games were: References External links Island Games 2009 {{Island Games 2009 Island Games, Island Games 2009 in multi-sport events, Island Games Sport in Åland Multi-sport events in Finland 2009 in Finnish sport June 2009 sports events in Europe July 2009 sports events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Island Games
The XIV Island Games (also known as the 2011 Natwest Island Games for sponsorship reasons) was a major international multi-sport event held from 25 June to 1 July 2011, in the Isle of Wight, England. A total of 2,306 athletes from 24 islands competed in 15 sports and 190 events. The 2011 Island Games was the second Island Games to be hosted by the Isle of Wight (the fourth island to host multiple Games). Previously, the Isle of Wight hosted the 1993 Island Games. The Games' mascot was a Red Squirrel, an animal indigenous to the Isle of Wight. The Games Participating teams 24 islands competed in the 2011 Island Games. Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of competitors from each country. A grand total of 2,306 athletes attended the games, with 555 officials. * ''(120 athletes)'' * ''(34)'' * ''(102)'' * ''(70)'' * ''(43)'' * ''(100)'' * ''(18)'' * ''(140)'' * ''(132)'' * ''(74)'' * ''(210)'' * ''(46)'' * ''(189)'' * (Host) ''(252)'' * ''(199)'' * Menorca ''(125)'' * ''(40 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Island Games
The XV Island Games (also known as the 2013 NatWest Island Games for sponsorship reasons) were held in Bermuda from 13 to 19 July 2013. Bermuda was selected to host the Games by default after Prince Edward Island withdrew from the International Island Games Association. It was the first time that the games were held outside Europe. Participating islands 22 island entities of the IIGA from Europe, South Atlantic and the Caribbean area competed in these games. Rhodes and Sark declined their invitations to the games. * (64) * (6) * (Host) (100) * (69) * (49) * (84) * (16) * (75) * (58) * (74) * (100) * (34) * (85) * (30) * (79) * (33) * (29) * (43) * (46) * St. Helena (8) * (22) * Ynys Môn (23) Sports ''Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of medal events contested in each sport.'' Calendar Medal table References External linksIsland Games 2013 {{Island Games Island Games Island Games The Island Games (currently known as the NatWest International Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Island Games
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. This was the second time that the island has hosted the games, the first being in 1997. The week long event saw around 3,000 competitors from 24 islands take part in 14 sports. The official mascot of the games was a real life infant silverback gorilla named Indigo who lives at Durrell Wildlife Park in Trinity, Jersey. Participating islands 24 island entities of the IIGA, from Europe, South Atlantic and the Caribbean area, competed in these Games. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * (Host) * Menorca * * * * * * St. Helena * * Ynys Môn Sports ''Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of medal events contested in each sport.'' * Note: Archery and table tennis make their return to the Island Games. However, gymnastics and squash were dropped from these Games. Medal table References External links Island Games 2015< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Island Games
The XVII Island Games (also known as the ''2017 NatWest Island Games'' for sponsorship reasons) was held in Gotland, Sweden, from 24 June to 30 June 2017. This was the second time that the island has hosted the games, the first being in 1999. Participating islands 23 island entities of the IIGA, from Europe, South Atlantic and the Caribbean area, competed in these Games. Rhodes originally planned to take part, but later withdrew on 31 May 2017 due to the financial situation in Greece. * * * * * * * * * (Host) * * * * * * * Menorca * * * * * St. Helena * * Ynys Môn Sports ''Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of medal events contested in each sport.'' Medal table Updated at June 30, 2017 References External linksIsland Games 2017 {{Island Games Island Games Multi-sport events in Sweden Sport in Gotland County Island Games Island Games Island Games The Island Games (currently known as the NatWest International Island Games for sponsorship reason ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Island Games
The XVIII Island Games (officially the ''2019 NatWest Island Games'') was held in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar between 6 and 12 July 2019. This was the second time that the territory has hosted the games, the first being in 1995. The games did not include archery, cycling, football, or volleyball, which had been in all previous games since 1985, due to the lack of venues. They were replaced by tenpin bowling, judo, and squash. Gibraltar's sports facilities were greatly redeveloped throughout 2018. Cycling was subsequently included on the list of events on the Games official website, while the 2019 Inter Games Football Tournament was announced as a substitute for the lack of football. Host The Faroe Islands were initially scheduled to stage the 2019 games, with the 2021 games taking place in Menorca, but in 2014 the hosts were swapped following issues with the Faroese facilities being ready in time. Menorca then withdrew from hosting the 2019 games in July 2015 fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Medal
A gold medal is a medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture. Since the eighteenth century, gold medals have been awarded in the arts, for example, by the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, usually as a symbol of an award to give an outstanding student some financial freedom. Others offer only the prestige of the award. Many organizations now award gold medals either annually or extraordinarily, including various academic societies. While some gold medals are solid gold, others are gold-plated or silver-gilt, like those of the Olympic Games, the Lorentz Medal, the United States Congressional Gold Medal and the Nobel Prize medal. Nobel Prize medals consist of 18 karat green gold plated with 24 karat gold. Before 1980 they were struck in 23 karat gold. Military origins Before the establishment of standard military awards, e.g., the Medal of Honor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Medal
A silver medal in sports and other similar areas involving competition is a medal made of, or plated with, silver awarded to the second-place finisher, or runner-up, of contests or competitions such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The outright winner receives a gold medal and the third place a bronze medal. More generally, silver is traditionally a metal sometimes used for all types of high-quality medals, including artistic ones. Sports Olympic Games During the first Olympic event in 1896, number one achievers or winners' medals were in fact made of silver metal. The custom of gold-silver- bronze for the first three places dates from the 1904 games and has been copied for many other sporting events. Minting the medals is the responsibility of the host city. From 1928 to 1968 the design was always the same: the obverse showed a generic design by Florentine artist Giuseppe Cassioli with text giving the host city; the reverse showed another generic design ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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