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The Island Games take place every two years. The Games were last held on Rhodes in 2007 and the next games will be in Aland in 2009. During the Games, competitors from each island come together to participate in a range of sports.

The Island Games have high sporting ideals and foster friendship between the member Islands.

Since the first Island Games in 1985, which were held in the Isle of Man, they have been held every two years. The Island Games have grown in popularity and in stature. The Guernsey Games in 2003 had over 2,000 competitors and with the support of NatWest offshore received extensive media coverage.

Information courtesy of www.IslandGames.net