Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024
World Medical Games And Other Tour Matches
The World Medical Games And Other Tour Matches is an amateur football league for medical professionals. It was founded in 1952 and is currently held every four years. The games are hosted by a different country each time.
The league consists of teams from all over the world, including doctors, nurses, dentists, and other healthcare workers. The matches are played in a friendly and competitive spirit, and the games are a great way for medical professionals to meet and network with each other.
History
The World Medical Games And Other Tour Matches was founded in 1952 by Dr. John O'Connor, a British physician. The first games were held in London, England.
The games have been held every four years since then, except for 1980 due to the Moscow Olympic Games boycott. The games have been hosted by a variety of countries, including Belgium, France, Italy, Japan, and the United States.
Tour Matches
In addition to the World Medical Games, the league also organizes tour matches between teams from different countries. These matches are held throughout the year, and they provide a great opportunity for medical professionals to compete against each other.
The tour matches are also a way for the league to promote the benefits of physical activity and healthy living.
Sources
- The Daily Graphic
- The Spirit of the Game: How Sport Made the Modern World
- Soccer around the World: A Cultural Guide to the World's Favorite
