Education, Sport & Culture Minister, Graham Cregeen MHK, says the chance to host the 2027 Island games would be a 'fantastic opportunity'.
It comes after the International Island Games Association (IIGA) announced this week the Isle of Man is the preferred host for the event that year.
Mr Cregeen added he believes the occasion would chance to showcase the Manx sporting talent at international level.
The Island has hosted the games twice before, including the inaugural tournament in 1985.
MHK questions public sector worker overpayments
How many public sector workers have been overpaid - and then subject to stress and emotional harm?
Your chance to become weather forecaster!
Could you help forecast the Island's weather?
Company sets up TT hub
A new TT merchandise shop is going to replace a former nightclub in Douglas.
Are gas supplies being cut off illegally?
Questions about vulnerable customers having their gas cut off will be raised in the House of Keys next week.
TT footbridge construction to close road
Part of the TT course will shut tomorrow while a footbridge is installed.
Police name biker who died in Ballamodha crash
Police say a motorcyclist has died after a crash earlier this week.
Peel cars return home
There's a chance to see two of the world's smallest production cars, which have returned home this weekend.
Benefits claimant abused staff
A man frustrated over his benefits claim subjected government staff to a barrage of abuse.
