2011 GCC Games
| Nations participating | 6 |
|---|---|
| Athletes participating | 1500 |
| Opening ceremony | 11 October |
| 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.
Sports
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Goalball
- Football (soccer)
- Volleyball
- Handball
- Equestrianism
- Table tennis
- Swimming
Medal standings
Host nation
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kuwait | 14 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
| 2 |  Bahrain | 8 | 6 | 5 | 19 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 7 | 11 | 2 | 20 |
| 4 |  United Arab Emirates | 4 | 9 | 8 | 21 |
| 5 |  Oman | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 4 | 16 | 23 |
Media Coverage
The host broadcaster is Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.
External links
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