Swedish Island last held the event in 1999
It's the first day of competition in the 2017 Island Games.
The event this year is in Gotland - who last hosted the Games back in 1999.
Per Wallstedt is the Games Director.
He says there are many differences to when the Swedish Island last held the event 18 years ago:
Athletics: 2025 Syd Quirk Half Marathon taking place today
Nearly 500 expected to take part in walking and running races
Football: Onchan book Railway Cup place with stunning comeback
Prem leaders Corinthians return with big win
Hockey: Bacchas A crowned 2025 Mixed Premier League champions
Valkyrs D take Mixed Div 3 title on penultimate league weekend
Rugby: Douglas squeeze past Firwood Waterloo
Vagabonds Ladies win on the road at Bury
Five-star FC Isle of Man hammer Longridge Town
Higgins, Pinnington and Adebiyi all on target in dominant win