YAHOO! THE GAMES ARE COMING TO WINDSOR!

International Children’s Games (ICG) Secured for Windsor Essex in 2013



The  ICG Committee announced that in a unanimous decision Windsor Essex has been awarded the 2013 Summer Games. And this is great news for local businesses in the hospitality industry!

Mayor Eddie Francis traveled to Bahrain to deliver a bid presentation to the 18 member ICG Committee. The Mayor highlighted the merits of Windsor Essex as a viable and preferred sport destination for this much sought after group.

The only youth sporting event officially sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the ICG is an organization that fosters peace and friendship through sport for youth between the ages of 12 to 15 years of age.

Over 2,000 athletes, coaches, family members and dignitaries will converge on Windsor Essex in June of 2013.

"Windsor is honoured to have been selected to host the largest youth sporting event in the world in 2013," said Mayor Eddie Francis. "The world wide exposure of Windsor Essex that will be gained is priceless."

"Windsor Essex has proven that they have the infrastructure and more importantly the passion and desire to host our Games," saysTorsten Rasch, President of the International Children's Games. "We feel confident in the Mayor and the City's ability to deliver a world class sporting event."


by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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