United Nations Interagency games, from 21 to 25 April 2005
Uniag 2005 goes to Crete
Geraldine McCluskey, WHO
The 33rd UNIAG
The 2005 UN Interagency Games (UNIAG) will be hosted by the World Health
Organization and will take place from 21 to 25th April 2005. Sporting disciplines in the 2005 games will be: Athletics,
Badminton, Basketball, Bridge, Chess, Darts, Football, Golf, Pétanque,
Table Tennis, and Volleyball and, back by popular demand as a rotating
discipline… swimming. Additionally, ladies’ football will
make it’s first UNIAG appearance in these games!.
Why Crete
Legend tells that Zeus was born on Crete, fell in love with Europa,
and had three sons, one of whom became a very powerful and successful
king – Minos. Minos is everywhere, and the ruins of the palaces
from the Minoneon era will be a very popular visit for both the participants
of the games and their companions.
But mythology and the Island’s beautiful beaches and spectacular
mountains are not the only reasons why Crete is an ideal location for
the IAG games. The towns of Herak- lion and Hersonissos boast impeccable
sports infrastructure, all located within a 15-20 minute drive from
the hotels. Accommodation is pristine and participants will avail of
4 and 5 star hotels at unbeatable prices!
The UNIAG
Founded in 1968, the United Nations Inter- Agency Games is an annual
sports competition bringing together staff members of the Organizations
and Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System. The purpose of
the UNIAG is to enable staff members of the Agencies and Organizations
of the United Nations family to get to know each other through sports,
thereby improving mutual understanding, working relations and camaraderie.
Come join us for some sporting fun in Crete
Registration for the Games will begin as early as December, and must
be done via the organizers in each Organization / Agency (please see
list) Flights with negotiated tariffs (direct charter flights where
feasible) will be organized through Grecomar Touristik & Yachting
e.K. Tel. 0049 7621 161 89 50. e-mail: dimitris.tsamis@grecomar.de.
To ensure the best flight connections and prices, we strongly advise participants to book through Grecomar as soon as possible.
For further information you may consult the IAG 2005 Website at: www.who.int/IAG2005 or feel free to contact the Organizing Committee by e-mail at: iag2005@who.int.
The Organizing Committee is committed to ensuring that the games are enjoyable for everyone, and will go to great lengths to achieve this (we will even call upon old Zeus where necessary!).
Looking forward to seeing you there!