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.
| Host | Jersey |
|---|---|
| Teams | 24 islands |
| Athletes | 3,000 |
| Events | 14 sports |
| Opening | 27 June 2015 |
| Closing | 3 July 2015 |
| Opened by | William Bailhache |
| Main venue | FB Fields |
| Website | www |
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.
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