2011 GCC Games

2011 GCC Games
دورة الألعاب الرياضية الأولى لدول مجلس التعاون
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

Medal standings

      Host nation

 Rank  Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Kuwait 148729
2 Bahrain 8 6 5 19
3 Qatar 711220
4 United Arab Emirates 49821
5 Oman 4217
6 Saudi Arabia 341623

Media Coverage

The host broadcaster is Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.

External links

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