Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee

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Saint Vincent and The Grenadines Olympic Committee
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee logo.png
Country/RegionFlag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Code VIN
Created1982
Recognized1987
Continental
Association
PASO
Headquarters Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
PresidentGeorge Trevor Bailey
Secretary GeneralKeith Joseph
Website svgnoc.org

The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee (IOC code: VIN) is the National Olympic Committee (NOC) representing Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is also the body responsible for Saint Kitts and Nevis' representation at the Commonwealth Games. [1]

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History

Saint Vincent and The Grenadines Olympic Committee was founded in 1982 and recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1987. [2]

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References

  1. "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Commonwealth Games". Commonwealth Games Federation . Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  2. International Olympic Committee