Island Games comes to Åland

More than 1,700 participants from 25 Islands all over the world, are expected to take part in the forthcoming Inter-Island Games, to be hosted by Åland, an autonomous Swedish speaking Island in Finland.
These games started in 1985, with the sole intention of uniting different Islands, through sports. Apart from participating in the sporting events, participants are offered the opportunity to interact and get to know each other’s culture.
It has just been revealed by the 2009 Island Games organising committee that Janne Holmen might grace the event. Janne, who is a very popular Finnish long distance runner, was born in Jomala, Åland. He now lives in Sweden with his wife and two kids.
Talking to people on Åland Islands, one will obviously realise the excitement in them, as they eagerly wait for the games to kick off. The sporting organisations on the island, are currently busy trying to scout talents and making sure they emerge victorious in the games.
Below we bring you the programe guide for the games

Friday 26th June
Nat West Warm Up Party at Games Street
Saturday 27th June
Opening ceremony at 18.30
Nat West reception
Get together at Games street . Music & food & fun
Sunday, 28 June
Fun’n’Games at Games Street
Medal ceremonies will take place at Games Street
Monday, 29 June
Fun’n’Games at Games Street
Medal ceremonies will take place at Games Street
Tuesday, 30 June
AGM
Åland reception
Fun’n’Games at Games Street
Medal ceremonies will take place at Games Street
Wednesday, 1 July
Isle of Wight reception
Fun’n’Games at Games Street
Medal ceremonies will take place at Games Street
Thursday, 2 July
Fun’n’Games at Games Street
Medal ceremonies will take place at Games Street
Friday, 3 July
Fun’n’Games at Games Street
Medal ceremonies will take place at Games Street
Saturday, 4 July
Closing ceremony at 19.30
Final Night Party follows the closing ceremony
Fun’n’Games at Games Street before the closing ceremony