Mersin had already announced its candidacy to host the 2013 Mediterranean Games; however, Volos, Greece had been selected as the host city in the General Assembly and candidate selection that were held in 2007 in Pescara, Italy. Following this decision, Mersin applied for Mediterranean Games, 2017. However, with the decision of the ICMG on 28 January 2011, the host of Mediterranean Games was withdrawn from Volos, Greece. In response, the ICMG nominated three cities: Tarragona, Tripoli and Mersin. As a result of voting, on 23 February 2011, Mersin has been announced as the host of the Mediterranean Games, 2013. 2013 Mersin XVIIth Mediterranean Games will be held between 20th and 30th of June in Mersin.