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2011 GCC Games

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Nations participating
  
6

Opening ceremony
  
11 October

Athletes participating
  
1500

Closing ceremony
  
22 October

Officially opened by
  
HRH Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Main venue
  
Bahrain National Stadium

The 2011 GCC Games was the first multi-sport event for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It was held in Bahrain, from 11 October to 22 October 2011. Around 1,500 sportspeople participated in 11 sports.

Contents

Sports

  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Goalball
  • Football (soccer)
  • Volleyball
  • Handball
  • Equestrianism
  • Table tennis
  • Swimming

    • Medal standings

      Host nation

    Media Coverage

    The host broadcaster is Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.

    References

    2011 GCC Games Wikipedia
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