Mediterranean Beach Games

ICMG held a meeting on October 20, 2012 in Mersin, Turkey, and decided to organize the first edition of the Mediterranean Beach Games (MBG) every 4 years starting from 2015. The Games consist of only water and beach sports, and aims at bringing together young athletes of the Mediterranean area, giving them the opportunity to participate in sport events.

The sports included in the program of the 1st Mediterranean Beach Games are: 
Aquathlon - Beach Handball - Beach Soccer - Beach Tennis - Beach Volley - Beach Wrestling- fin swimming - Canoe Ocean Racing - Open Water Swimming - Rowing Beach Sprint - Water Ski.

Pescara (Italy) was awarded the rights to host the first edition of the Mediterranean Beach Games from 28 August to 6 September 2015.

The aim of Pescara 2015 is to celebrate sport and culture through a unique and unforgettable event. Their goals for these Games are:
• To involve the best athletes of the 11 disciplines involved.

• To bring people together in a safe and fun environment for a unique experience and organize a sporting competition of the world.

• To promote and celebrate the first edition of the Mediterranean Beach Games in a dynamic city with a legacy of investment in culture and sport.

• To conduct sustainable Games by creating temporary sports facilities for the benefit of the community.

Check out our gallery to see the pictures of Egypt's participation in the maiden edition of the Mediterranean Beach Games.