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Manx bid to host future Island Games

Could it be 2025?

The Isle of Man is in the frame to host an Island Games in the coming years.

The next three events have been allocated - Gotland next year, Gibraltar in 2019 and Guernsey in 2021.

The Isle of Man is the home of the event - the first ever gathering was here in 1985.

There has been speculation the Manx will bid for the 40th anniversary in 2025.

Here's International Island Games Association Chairman Jorgen Pettersson:-

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