The 1985 Inter-Island Games were the first Island Games and were held in Isle of Man from 18 to 24 July 1985, as part of the Isle of Man International Year of Sport.

1985 Island Games
Host Isle of Man
Teams15 islands
Athletes700
Events7
OpeningJuly 18, 1985
ClosingJuly 24, 1985
Opened byElizabeth II
Main venueNational Stadium
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Medal table

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  *   Host nation (Isle of Man)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1  Isle of Man*25202570
2  Guernsey1381637
3  Åland92415
4  Jersey812222
5  Isle of Wight89926
6  Gotland38213
7  Orkney36615
8  Iceland3137
9  Frøya1124
10  Faroe Islands0213
11  Ynys Môn/Anglesey0112
12  Malta0101
13  Shetland0044
14  Saint Helena0011
15  Hitra0000
Totals (15 entries)737176220

Sports

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The sports chosen for the games were:

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