Podgorica, Montenegro - The 19th edition of the ICMG Debriefing Seminar was held from April 21 to April 23, 2023 in Podgorica, Montenegro. Around 50 people from 19 different countries, including Montenegro, participated in person in the Seminar, and a few dozen online via Zoom, since the Seminar was held in hybrid format. The event was attended by various representatives from National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Federations (IFs), and Organizing Committees of previous and upcoming Mediterranean Games (MG). The seminar began with a welcome speech by the Secretary General of the NOC of Montenegro, Igor Vusurovic, followed by a welcome speech from the Minister of Sport and Youth, Vasilije Lalosevic. The opening remarks were given by the ICMG Secretary General, Iakovos Filippousis. The highlight of the seminar was the presentation of the final report of MG Oran 2022 by Mohamed Aziz Derouaz, President and Commissioner of the OCMG Oran 2022 & OCMG Senior Directors. The report provided an overview of the organization and management of the sports competitions and the lessons learned. Bernard Amsalem, ICMG 2nd Vice-President and Oran 2022 Coordination Commission President, shared the ICMG conclusions for the future based on the experience of the 2022 Mediterranean Games. Sašo Bertončelj, ExCo Member /Athletes' Commission President, presented the Oran 2022 Athletes’ Commission Report. The Mayor of Taranto, Rinaldo Melucci, gave a presentation on the OCMG Taranto 2026, which was followed by an open discussion and final conclusions on ICMG stakeholders’ proposals. The event also included a NOCs & IFs forum, where representatives from various NOCs and IFs had the opportunity to share their experiences and discuss the future of Mediterranean sports. The seminar concluded with an official dinner at the “Stara kuca” restaurant, where attendees were able to network and socialize in a relaxed atmosphere. The ICMG Debriefing Seminar provided a valuable opportunity for stakeholders in the Mediterranean Games to come together, share experiences, and plan for the future. The ICMG looks forward to continuing to work with all stakeholders to promote the development and growth of Mediterranean sports. For more information about the ICMG and the Mediterranean Games, please visit https://www.icmg.org.gr.
