2030 Mediterranean Games
The 2030 Mediterranean Games (), officially known as the XXI Mediterranean Games , and commonly known as Prishtina 2030, is a forthcoming international multi-sport event that is scheduled to be held from 22 July to 8 August 2030 in Pristina, Kosovo. Bidding process

The International Committee of Mediterranean Games launched the bidding process for the 2030 games at a meeting of its executive committee held on 10 December 2022 in Pristina, Kosovo. In April 2023, the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM) announced the end of the candidature process and the sole candidate city, Pristina, for the 2030 Games. Pristina was confirmed as host city on 8 September 2023 during the ICMG General Assembly with 55 votes in favour, eight against and three abstentions. Candidate cities

 Pristina, Kosovo - CIJM president Davide Tizzano stated that "Kosovo, together with the neighbouring countries will be ready to organise the Mediterranean Games" following a meeting with the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani in December 2022. On 4 April 2023, the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti, announced that Kosovo has officially applied to host the 2030 Mediterranean Games in Pristina. Kurti also stated that as Kosovo is a landlocked country, is expected that the beach sports will be held in neighbouring Albania. Pristina was officially confirmed as a candidate city by the CIJM on 1 April 2023. The formal host selection took place on 8 September 2023. This will be the first time that the event is held in a landlocked country. Additionally, it will mark the second instance of the Mediterranean Games being organized in a city without access to the Mediterranean Sea, following the 1983 Mediterranean Games  held in Casablanca, Morocco. Additionally, it would be the second time that these games are organized in the Western Balkans, following the 1979 Mediterranean Games in Split in what was then Yugoslavia. Development and preparation

Emblem
The emblem for the games bid was designed by Arian Hoti of the media productions organisation TEMA based in Ferizaj. Venues
Kosovo prime minister Albin Kurti has stated that a new national stadium, swimming pool complex, tennis stadium and shooting range will be built for the games. Five temporary venues are to be built and existing facilities such as the Palace of Youth and Sports will be renovated. Kosovo
In addition to Pristina, events will also take place in cities across Kosovo. Ferizaj
Gjakova
Mitrovica
Peja
Pristina
Podujevo

Albania
As Kosovo is a landlocked country, sailing and other watersports events will take place in neighbouring Albania. Durrës

The games

Sports
Twenty four sporting disciplines are expected to take place. Participating nations
Five thousand athletes from 26 nations are expected to participate in the games. See also
Sport in Kosovo

References

External links
Pristina 2030 Official website
Pristina 2030 on Facebook
Pristina 2030 on Twitter
Pristina 2030 -  Olympic Committee of Kosovo

Mediterranean Games
2030
Mediterranean Games 2030