All about the Mediterranean Games

The Mediterranean Games is a sports convention held every four years, and this was organised for the benefit of the nations which border the Mediterranean Sea. This activity first began as an idea in the mind of a certain Muhammed Taher Pasha, a chairman of the Egyptian Olympic Committee. He would go on to propose this idea to his colleagues in the 1948 Summer Olympics, paving the way for the Mediterranean Games to be organised for the first time in 1951. This would later become a tradition in the region, with the Games usually held a year after the Olympics.

A total of ten countries take part in this contest of athletic proficiency, with these nations usually sending about seven hundred athletes more or less to participate in thirteen events. Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Spain, France and Cyprus- these are just a few of the nations which join the Games every other four years and which represent Asia, Africa, and Europe. These three continents are portrayed in the convention's official symbol, which consists of three rings that dissolve together in a wavy line in the lower part. During the convention's closing ceremonies, the flag of the Games bearing the said symbol is transferred to the country of the city chosen to organise the next tournament. The Mediterranean Games are a chance for these countries from different continents and varying cultures to come together in a show of sportsmanship. Through this convention, young athletes are able to form acquaintances and friendships with people from other places, making possible a beneficial exchange of cultures.