The Mediterranean Games are, along with the Olympic Games, one of the most important sporting events in which Spain can take part.They are attended by elite sportsmen and women from 21 countries, competing in différent sporting disciplines.
There are three main differences as compared with the Olympic Games:
1.- In the Mediterranean Games 21 countries take part, all linked by common bonds such as their history, their geographical location and the Mediterranean Sea.
2.- The Mediterranean Games are based on the Mediterranean Sea, which is why the torch and fire are replaced by water.
3.-The symbol representing the Mediterranean Games is formed by three interlinking hoops, to stand for the three continents taking part in these, and blue like the waters of the Mediterranean.
1990
10th july. Almería Council unanimously passes the motion to apply for the Mediterranean Games.
1995
19th December. Support given for the candidacy by the Andalusian Parliament.
21 st December. Support given for the candidacy by the Senate.
1996
8th january. Almería 2005 Association set up at the meeting of Almería Council.
18th December. Support given by the Spanish Parliament's Chamber of Depucies for the candidacy.
1997
5th May. Support for the candidacy given by Andalusia Authority Governing Council.
7th May. Candidacy backed by the State Secrétariat for Sports.
14th May. Almería appointed candidato for the 15th Édition ofthe Mediterranean Games by the Executive Committee of the Spanish Olympic Committee.
1998
14th April. Présentation of the file for Candidacy of the International Mediterranean Games Committee (l.M.G.C.) in Athens.
28th April. Proclamation ofthe Official Candidacy at the General Assembly ofthe l.M.G.C. in Tunis.
1999
28th April. Almería elected in Tunis as venue for the 15th Mediterranean Games for 2005.
27th October. Almería Mediterranean Games Organising Committee set up (COJMA 2005).
10th December. Permanent Committee of COJMA 2005 set up.
2000
30th May. Appointment of the Managing Director of COJMA 2005.
18th to 21 st October. First visit to Almería of the Executive Committee of the International Mediterranean Games Committee and Présidents of Commissions.
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