From June 24 to July 3, the Turkish Mersin will host the 17th Mediterranean Games - regional sports competitions, in which are attended by teams of countries located around the Mediterranean Sea.

The Local Organizing Committee and the National Olympic Committee of Turkey confirmed that the Mediterranean Games will be held despite protests spreading the country everywhere Well . From the official statement it follows that the situation in Mersin remains calm and there is no reason to cancel sports competitions . "The safety of athletes and all participants of the 2013 Olympic Games in Mersin is our priority task . With the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sport, we have adopted the most modern methods of control and security, excluding any unforeseen situations . The irreproachable provision of law and order has always been a distinctive feature of the large sporting events held in Turkey, and Mersin-2013 will not be an exception "- the organizers of the games assured .

Sportsmen from 24 countries will take part in the competition. During their holding, medals will be played on 27 sports

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