Istroyan Games

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The Istroyan Games are the leading international sporting events featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of events. The Summer Istroyan Games have been held every four years since 1950 and the Winter Istroyan Games have been held every four years since 1976. The ancient Istroyans held a series of multi-event sporting competitions and provided the inspiration for the contest's name. The Istroyan Games are overseen by the International Istroyan Games Committee.

The Games have grown so much that nearly every nation is now represented; colonies and overseas territories are allowed to field their own teams. Every two years the Istroyan Games and its media exposure provide athletes with the chance to attain national and sometimes international fame. The Games also provide an opportunity for the host city and country to showcase themselves to the world. Host cities are now announced 10 years in advance to give nations time to prepare.

Origins and history

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 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.

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; English, 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 Alstin City, Anglei, Trosseurs, Kurst and Hanzeong.

The current president of the Committee is Patrick de Weluta of Urcea, who has served since 2003, taking over from Leon Villeneuve of Aciria who served from 1979 until 2003. The other former presidents are Harold Scudder of Anglei who served 1950-1960 and Satō Ichika of Canpei who served 1960-1979 as the committee's only female president.

Symbols

Flag of the Istroyan Games.
Flag of the Istroyan Games.

The flag of the Istroyan Games was designed to symbolise international unity. The seven stars represent the seven continents from which athletes arrive to compete.

Each Games has had an associated animal mascot designed by the host nation, often featuring on advertising materials and merchandise. The first Istroyan Mascot was Hanzeong's Mwicha The Bear Cub in 1950.

Ceremonies

The opening and closing ceremonies are held before and after each edition of the Istroyan Games and have become as anticipated in their own right as the sporting events.

Opening Ceremony

The ceremony held prior to the commencement of the sporting events begin with the entrance of the president of the International Istroyan Games Committee and a representative of the host country followed by the hoisting of the host country's flag and a performance of its national anthem. The host nation then presents artistic displays of music, singing, dance, and theatre representative of its culture.

After the artistic portion of the ceremony, the athletes parade into the stadium grouped by nation, ordered alphabetically according to the language of the host nation, aside from the host nation itself which always enters last. Speeches are given by the IIGC president and the representative of the host nation, often a head of state, formally opening the games. Finally, the stadium's beacon is lit by a prestigious athlete of the host nation using the Istroyan Torch.

Medal Presentation

A medal ceremony is held at the conclusion of each event; the first, second and third-placed teams or competitors stand on a three-tiered rostrum and receive gold, silver and bronze medals respectively, which are usually manufactured by the host nation's mint. The medals are presented by members of the IIGC. After the medals have been received, the national flags of the three medallists are raised while the national anthem of the gold medallist's country is played. In the Summer Istroyan Games, each medal ceremony is held at the venue where the event has taken place, but during the Winter Games the ceremony often takes place in a special plaza.

Closing Ceremony

The ceremony held after the games have concluded begins with flag-bearers from each participating nation entering the stadium, followed by the athletes who all enter together, without any national distinction. Three flags are hoisted; the flag of the host nation, the flag of ancient Istroya and the flag of the next nation to host the games. Then the final sporting event takes place; a demonstration sport chosen by the host country, often representing a native game, for which no medals are given (demonstration sports only take place in Summer Games). Then, the final medals are given, having not been handed out in separate ceremonies like the rest; in Summer the medals for the marathon are presented, while in Winter the medals for pairs' figure skating are presented.

Then there is a short ceremony in which the representative of the host nation passes a special Istroyan Games flag to the IIGC president, who passes it to a representative of the next nation to host the games, while a piece of music from the host nation is played. The IIGC president makes their closing remarks and the Istroyan Flame is extinguished, signalling the end of the games.

Events

Summer Programme

The Summer Games feature 6 sports categories, divided into 34 disciplines which are in turn divided into 152 events. Some sports are grouped into categories they don't strictly belong to for convenience of the organisers. Nations may enter as many or as few events as they desire.

Sports featured in the Summer Games
Sport Discipline Event Team Size Notes
Aquatics Artistic Swimming Men's Team 8
Women's Team 8
Diving Men's 3m Springboard 1
Men's 10m Platform 1
Women's 3m Springboard 1
Women's 10m Platform 1
Swimming Men's 10km Marathon 1
Women's 10km Marathon 1
Men's 100m Freestyle 1
Men's 400m Freestyle 1
Men's 200m Backstroke 1
Men's 200m Breaststroke 1
Men's 200m Butterfly 1
Women's 100m Freestyle 1
Women's 400m Freestyle 1
Women's 200m Backstroke 1
Women's 200m Breaststroke 1
Women's 200m Butterfly 1
Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay 4 Two men and two women per team.
Canoe Men's Canoe Sprint 1
Women's Canoe Sprint 1
Mixed Kayak Slalom 2 One man and one woman to a boat.
Rowing Mixed Eight 8 Four men and four women to a boat.
Surfing Men's Shortboard 1
Women's Shortboard 1
Ball Games Basketball Men's 5-on-5 5
Men's 3-on-3 3
Women's 5-on-5 5
Women's 3-on-3 3
Volleyball Men's Beach Volleyball 2
Women's Beach Volleyball 2
Men's Indoor Volleyball 6
Women's Indoor Volleyball 6
Field Hockey Men's Field Hockey 11
Women's Field Hockey 11
Soccer Men's 5-on-5 5 5-a-side soccer was chosen to avoid direct competition with other soccer tournaments.
Women's 5-on-5 5
Golf Men's Golf 1
Women's Golf 1
Handball Men's Handball 7
Women's Handball 7
Rugby Men's Rugby Sevens 7 7-a-side Rugby was chosen to avoid direct competition with other rubgy tournaments.
Women's Rugby Sevens 7
Tennis Men's Singles 1
Women's Singles 1
Mixed Doubles 2 One man and one woman per team.
Table Tennis Men's Singles 1
Women's Singles 1
Mixed Doubles 2 One man and one woman per team.
Baseball Men's Baseball 9
Women's Baseball 9
Cricket Mixed Cricket 12 Six men and six women per team.
Tenpin Bowling Bowling 1 Countries may elect to send either a man or a woman.
Badminton Mixed Badminton 2 One man and one woman per team.
Cycling Mountain Biking Men's Cross-Country 1
Women's Cross-Country 1
Road Cycling Men's Road Race 1
Men's Time Trial 1
Women's Road Race 1
Women's Time Trial 1
Track Cycling Men's Sprint 1
Women's Sprint 1
Martial Arts Boxing Men's Heavyweight Boxing 1
Men's Middleweight Boxing 1
Men's Lightweight Boxing 1
Women's Heavyweight Boxing 1
Women's Middleweight Boxing 1
Women's Lightweight Boxing 1
Wrestling Men's Heavyweight Wrestling 1
Men's Middleweight Wrestling 1
Men's Lightweight Wrestling 1
Women's Heavyweight Wrestling 1
Women's Middleweight Wrestling 1
Women's Lightweight Wrestling 1
Taekwondo Men's Heavyweight Taekwondo 1
Men's Middleweight Taekwondo 1
Men's Lightweight Taekwondo 1
Women's Heavyweight Taekwondo 1
Women's Middleweight Taekwondo 1
Women's Lightweight Taekwondo 1
Fencing Men's Foil 1
Men's Épée 1
Men's Sabre 1
Women's Foil 1
Women's Épée 1
Women's Sabre 1
Gymnastics Artistic Men's All-Around Team 4
Men's All-Around Individual 1
Men's Floor Exercise 1
Men's Horizontal Bar 1
Men's Parallel Bars 1
Men's Pommel Horse 1
Men's Rings 1
Men's Vault 1
Women's All-Around Team 4
Women's All-Around Individual 1
Women's Balance Beam 1
Women's Floor Exercise 1
Women's Uneven Bars 1
Women's Vault 1
Rhythmic Women's All-Around Team 4
Women's All-Around Individual 1
Trampoline Women's Individual 1
Men's Individual 1
Weightlifting Men's Snatch 1
Men's Clean and Jerk 1
Women's Snatch 1
Women's Clean and Jerk 1
Track & Field Athletics Men's Triathlon 1
Women's Triathlon 1
Men's 100m 1
Men's 800m 1
Men's 10,000m 1
Men's Marathon 1
Men's 200m Hurdles 1
Men's 400m Hurdles 1
Mixed 4x400m Relay 4 Two men and two women per team.
Men's High Jump 1
Men's Pole Vault 1
Men's Long Jump 1
Men's Triple Jump 1
Men's Shot Put 1
Men's Discus Throw 1
Men's Hammer Throw 1
Men's Javelin Throw 1
Men's Decathlon 1
Women's 100m 1
Women's 800m 1
Women's 10,000m 1
Women's Marathon 1
Women's 110m Hurdles 1
Women's 400m Hurdles 1
Women's High Jump 1
Women's Pole Vault 1
Women's Long Jump 1
Women's Triple Jump 1
Women's Shot Put 1
Women's Discus Throw 1
Women's Hammer Throw 1
Women's Javelin Throw 1
Women's Heptathlon 1
Shooting Men's Pistol 1
Men's Rifle 1
Men's Skeet 1
Women's Pistol 1
Women's Rifle 1
Women's Skeet 1
Tug-of-War Men's Tug-of-War 6
Women's Tug-of-War 6
Archery Men's Individual 1
Women's Individual 1
Mixed Team 2 One man and one woman per team.

Winter Programme

The Winter Games feature 3 sports categories, divided into 13 disciplines which are in turn divided into 43 events. Some sports are grouped into categories they don't strictly belong to for convenience of the organisers. Nations may enter as many or as few events as they desire.

Sports featured in the Winter Games
Sport Discipline Event Team Size Notes
Skating Figure Skating Men's Singles 1
Women's Singles 1
Pair Skating 2 One man and one woman per team.
Ice Dance 2 One man and one woman per team.
Speed Skating Men's 500m 1
Men's 1000m 1
Men's 10,000m 1
Women's 500m 1
Women's 1000m 1
Women's 10,000m 1
Ice Hockey Men's Ice Hockey 6
Women's Ice Hockey 6
Curling Men's Curling 4
Women's Curling 4
Mixed Doubles 2 One man and one woman per team.
Skiing Cross Country Skiing Men's 10km 1
Men's 30km 1
Women's 10km 1
Women's 30km 1
Alpine Skiing Men's Downhill 1
Men's Slalom 1
Women's Downhill 1
Women's Slalom 1
Ski Jumping Men's Large Hill 1
Women's Large Hill 1
Snowboarding Men's Slalom 1
Men's Half-Pipe 1
Men's Cross 1
Women's Slalom 1
Women's Half-Pipe 1
Women's Cross 1
Biathlon Men's Biathlon 1
Women's Biathlon 1
Sled-Dog Racing Men's Race 1 Six dogs per sled.
Women's Race 1
Bobsleigh Bobsleigh Men's Fours 4
Men's Twos 2
Women's Fours 4
Women's Twos 2
Skeleton Men's Skeleton 1
Women's Skeleton 1
Luge Men's Luge 1
Women's Luge 1

List of Games

Summer Games

List of Summer Games
No. Name Host Continent Notes
1 Qabór 1950 Summer Games  Tierrador Crona First Istroyan Games. Mwicha the bear cub was the mascot.
2 Coria 1954 Summer Games  Urcea Levantia First Games hosted in Levantia.
3 Cancale 1958 Summer Games  Faneria
4 Rakahanga 1962 Summer Games  Stenza Australis Only Summer Games hosted in Australis
5 Ninao 1966 Summer Games Takatta LoaLoa Republic Sarpedon First Games hosted in Sarpedon.
6 Kurst 1970 Summer Games  Arcerion Crona First Games hosted in Crona.
7 Venceia 1974 Summer Games  Caphiria Sarpedon Boycotted by Urcea, Lariana, Hollona and Diorisia, Corcra, Orclenia, Vinesia, Pelaxia, and Carna.
8 Nicheng 1978 Summer Games Canpei Alshar
9 Stretton 1982 Summer Games Anglei Anglei Levantia Edmund the Dog was the mascot.
10 Korell 1986 Summer Games  Daxia Alshar
11 Alstin City 1990 Summer Games  Alstin Crona
12 CAPITAL 1994 Summer Games  Oyashima Alshar
13 Collinebourg 1998 Summer Games  Yonderre Levantia
14 Trossera 2002 Summer Games Aciria Sarpedon
15 Alstin City 2006 Summer Games  Alstin Crona First city to host the Games more than once
16 CITY 2010 Summer Games  Cartadania Sarpedon
17 Bayen 2014 Summer Games  Zaclaria Audonia Only Istroyan Games held in Audonia.
18 Gabion 2018 Summer Games  Yonderre Levantia
19 CITY 2022 Summer Games  Kiravia Kiroborea Only Summer Games held in Kiroborea.
20 Port St. Charles 2026 Summer Games  New Harren Crona
21 Ankae 2030 Summer Games  Metzetta Alshar Games announced but not yet held. Ayuna the Frog has been revealed as the mascot.
22 Kinnaird 2034 Summer Games  Arcerion Crona Games announced but not yet held.
23 Taisgol 2038 Summer Games  Tierrador Crona Games announced but not yet held.

Note that before the introduction of the Winter Games, "Summer" was not included in the title of the Games, however the term is retroactively applied for consistency.

Winter Games

List of Winter Games
No. Name Host Continent Notes
1 Chegallari 1976 Winter Games Aciria Sarpedon First Istroyan Winter Games.
2 Venceia 1980 Winter Games  Caphiria Boycotted by Urcea, Lariana, Hollona and Diorisia, Corcra, Orclenia, Vinesia, Pelaxia, and Carna.
3 Easthampton 1984 Winter Games  Arcerion Crona First Winter Games held in Crona.
4 CITY 1988 Winter Games  Carna Levantia First Winter Games held in Levantia.
5 Holchester 1992 Winter Games  Urcea Boycotted by Caphiria.
6 Rakahanga 1996 Winter Games  Stenza Australis Only Winter Games held in Australis.
7 Hugo 2000 Winter Games  Tierrador Crona Minrae the Magpie was the mascot. Second Winter Games held in Crona.
8 Carmont 2004 Winter Games Alstin Alstin Crona
9 Kásen 2008 Winter Games  Kiravia Arcto-Kiravia Only Winter Games held in Arcto-Kiravia.
10 Dulhallow 2012 Winter Games  Faneria Levantia
11 Easthampton 2016 Winter Games  Arcerion Crona Originally intended for Akwesasne, Quetzenkel but relocated due to the South Nysdra War; Relocated to Arcerion.
12 Carlshaven 2020 Winter Games  Hollona and Diorisia Levantia
13 Nicheng 2024 Winter Games Canpei Alshar
14 Kralank 2028 Winter Games  Grajnidar Sarpedon Games announced but not yet held.
15 Marocino 2032 Winter Games Aciria Games announced but not yet held.
16 Roekdorse 2036 Winter Games  Urcea Levantia Games announced but not yet held.
17 Unknown 2040 Winter Games Unknown Unknown Host not yet announced.