Mauritius Olympic Committee Excellence Award 2025
20/02/2026
TRIANON, Mauritius – Wednesday 11 February 2026 – A decisive step toward the organization of the 12th Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) was achieved on Tuesday following a mediation meeting held at the headquarters of the Mauritius Olympic Committee (MOC) in Trianon. The meeting brought together sports leaders from the Comoros, host country of the 2027 edition, La Réunion, and Mauritius.
The meeting was convened by Philippe Hao Thyn Voon, President of the International Island Games Council (CIJ), with the objective of addressing certain uncertainties and consolidating a united front to ensure the successful staging of this major regional event.
Participants included:
- Johan Guillou, President of the Comité Régional Olympique et Sportif de La Réunion (CROS La Réunion);
- Ibrahim Mze Mohamed, President of the Comité National Olympique des Comores and Governor of Grande Comore;
- Hilmy Aboud Said, Secretary General of the Comoros NOC;
- Mahamoud Elarif, Chief of Staff to the President of the Organising Committee for the Island Games (COJI);
- Richard Papie, President of the Mauritius Olympic Committee;
- Fayzal Bundhun, 1st Vice-President of the Mauritius Olympic Committee
- Aarti Desscann, Secretary General of the Mauritius Olympic Committee
The two-hour meeting was conducted in a frank, open, and respectful atmosphere. Johan Guillou raised approximately ten questions, particularly concerning health and safety measures, infrastructure readiness, and the logistical organization of the Games. The Comorian delegation provided responses considered reassuring regarding the progress of preparations.
According to Philippe Hao Thyn Voon, “The meeting was constructive and positive. It was essential to ease certain tensions and clarify outstanding issues ahead of the next CIJ meeting. Mauritius and La Réunion stand ready to provide their support so that the Comoros can successfully host their first Island Games. With one year to go before this major regional event, we must work hand in hand.”
The Comoros reaffirmed their full commitment to overseeing all aspects of preparation, particularly in terms of infrastructure development, logistics, and organizational coordination, in order to host the 2027 Island Games under the best possible conditions.
In a spirit of solidarity and regional cooperation, CROS La Réunion and the Mauritius Olympic Committee confirmed their willingness to share expertise and resources to support the host nation.
The next CIJ meeting will be held in April 2026 in the Comoros to finalize preparations. This meeting marks an important milestone toward strengthening unity and collective effort within the Indian Ocean sporting community.