Portugal, Andorra, Kosovo, San Marino, Serbia and North Macedonia. Serbia, Kosovo and North Macedonia were all formerly part of Yugoslavia, which competed until its breakup and dissolution. The Hellenic Olympic Committee has suggested that nine more countries that do not satisfy geographic criteria could be allowed to participate, such as Bulgaria, and some Arab countries such as Jordan and Iraq. Portugal competed in the 2018 Mediterranean Games after a decision which approved Portugal as effective National Olympic Committee. Flag The symbol of the Mediterranean Games consists of three rings representing Asia, Africa and Europe, the three continents involved in this competition. The rings dissolve in a wavy line in their lower part, as if they were immersed in the Mediterranean Sea. During the closing ceremony, the flag is transferred to the country of the city chosen to host the next Mediterranean Games. Mediterranean Games No inland city has ever hosted the games. All but one of the host cities to date have been situated on the Mediterranean coast (Casablanca is located on the Atlantic coast). Notes All-time medal table Medal Table 1951 – 2022 - Yugoslavia competed in 1997 and 2001 as FR Yugoslavia. - Serbia competed in 2005 as Serbia and Montenegro. (*) Yugoslavia participated in the Games before its breakup and the establishment of the constituent republics (**) The UAR included at the time Egypt and Syria (***) Honorary participation in the MG Tunis 2001 Competitions Throughout the history of the Mediterranean Games, 33 different sports have been presented. See also Mediterranean Beach Games References External links cijm.orgInternational Mediterranean Games Committee 1951 establishments in Africa 1951 establishments in Asia 1951 establishments in Europe Games Multi-sport events Quadrennial sporting events Recurring sporting events established in 1951