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Download Solution PDFWhich state/Union Territory hosted the Lusofonia Games in the year 2014?
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Option 1 : Goa
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- The Lusofonia Games in 2014 were hosted by the Indian state of Goa.
- The Lusofonia Games is a multinational multi-sport event organized by the ACOLOP (Association of the Portuguese Speaking Olympic Committees), which involves athletes from Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) countries
- Lusofonia Games:-
- The Lusofonia Games, also known as the Jogos da Lusofonia, is a multinational multi-sport event held among athletes from Portuguese-speaking countries.
- The games are organized by the Association of Portuguese-Speaking Olympic Committees (ACOLOP) and are held every four years.
- The first edition of the Lusofonia Games took place in 2006 in Macau, China.
- The event was created to strengthen the cultural and sporting ties among Portuguese-speaking countries, promoting friendship and cooperation among the participating nations.
- The games also aim to provide a platform for athletes from these countries to showcase their talent on an international stage.
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