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==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
The Games were first suggested in 1947 as a way to bring the world together again in the spirit of friendly competition following the devastation of the Second Great War. The International Istroyan Games Committee was formed that year and the first host nation was chosen at random from a shortlist; it transpired to be [[Metzetta]], who hosted the [[Hanzeong 1950 Summer Games]] (at the time referred to without the "Summer") in [[Hanzeong|their capital]]. | The Games were first suggested in 1947 as a way to bring the world together again in the spirit of friendly competition following the devastation of the Second Great War. The International Istroyan Games Committee was formed that year and the first host nation was chosen at random from a shortlist; it transpired to be [[Metzetta]], who hosted the [[Hanzeong 1950 Summer Games]] (at the time referred to without the "Summer") in [[Hanzeong|their capital]]. | ||
In [[1968]], [[Caphiria]] pledged to withdraw from the Games unless it was chosen to host; it was subsequently chosen to host the 1974 Summer Games and 1980 Winter Games, both of which were heavily boycotted. | |||
After some discussion the IIGC decided an additional competition highlighting winter sports would be a fitting supplement to their Summer Games and instituted the Winter Games beginning in 1976; therefore there would now be an Istroyan Games every two years, alternating between Summer and Winter Games. The first Winter Games were held in [[Aciria]], again chosen through random draw. | After some discussion the IIGC decided an additional competition highlighting winter sports would be a fitting supplement to their Summer Games and instituted the Winter Games beginning in 1976; therefore there would now be an Istroyan Games every two years, alternating between Summer and Winter Games. The first Winter Games were held in [[Aciria]], again chosen through random draw. | ||
==International Istroyan Games Committee== | ==International Istroyan Games Committee== | ||
The IIGC is responsible for selecting host nations, overseeing the planning of the Games and negotiating sponsorship and broadcasting rights. The Committee makes all pronouncements in three languages; [[Julian Ænglish|English]], [[Caphiric Latin|Latin]] and the language of the current host nation. The committee board is required to have members from several different nations. The IIGC maintains offices in [[Stretton|Anglei]], [[Trosseurs]], [[Kurst]] and [[Hanzeong]]. | The IIGC is responsible for selecting host nations, overseeing the planning of the Games and negotiating sponsorship and broadcasting rights. The Committee makes all pronouncements in three languages; [[Julian Ænglish|English]], [[Caphiric Latin|Latin]] and the language of the current host nation. The committee board is required to have members from several different nations. The IIGC maintains offices in [[Stretton|Anglei]], [[Trosseurs]], [[Kurst]] and [[Hanzeong]]. | ||