In the Lusofonia Games, the participating nations go under the country names. Wiki mentions that there were 11 participating nations. In 2009, 12 nations took part. If athletes take part as nations, such as India, why are not athletes from Mumbai and Kolkata as well as from Daman and Diu included? As we know, the then Bombay and Kolkata came under Portuguese rule. Why only athletes from Goa? The official page of the Luso Games for Goa says: About The Official Page of The Lusofonia Games 2013, Goa. The Lusofonia Games are among the largest and the most prestigious multinational, multi-sport games in the world organized by ACOLOP. The 3rd edition will be held in Goa, India from 2nd-10th Nov, 2013. Description The Lusofonia Games (Portuguese: Jogos da Lusofonia) is a multinational multi-sporting event organized by the ACOLOP, which involves athletes coming from Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) countries, namely those belonging to the CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries), but also others where there are significant Portuguese communities or that have a common past with Portugal.
This event is similar in concept to the Commonwealth Games (for members of the Commonwealth of Nations) and the Jeux de la Francophonie (for the Francophonie community). General Information The first Lusofonia Games were held in Macau, China from 7-15 October, 2006. 733 Athletes participated from 11 countries. The second edition was held in Lisbon, Portugal from 11-19 July, 2009. 1300 Athletes participated from 12 countries. === Eugene
