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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. | 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 [[ | 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 [[Tierrador]], 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 [[Alstin (City)|Alstin City]], [[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 [[Alstin (City)|Alstin City]], [[Stretton|Anglei]], [[Trosseurs]], [[Kurst]] and [[Hanzeong]]. | ||