Island Games Chairman optimistic on new competition hosts
Gibraltar will be a great success in 2019.
That's the view of International Island Games Association Chairman Jorgen Pettersson.
Yesterday, it was announced that the British Overseas Territory will host the NatWest Island Games after Menorca withdrew during the summer.
It will be a smaller gathering with key sports such as Cycling, Football, Golf and Volleyball not included in the programme.
Jorgen Pettersson:
Cycling: Bostock nominated for national champion of the year
Manxman one of six riders on British Cycling shortlist
Football: Railway Cup hopefuls all maintain pace in premier league
Castletown stay four points clear atop Division 2
Rugby: Vagabonds Ladies stay top with another victory
Vagabonds men and Douglas also take respective wins on home soil
Hockey: Harlequins A beat rivals to close in on prem leaders
Bacchas B take important victory in battle for top-flight safety