The 1st edition of the 1979 Indian Ocean Games were held in Réunion. Réunion were the champions, beating Seychelles in the final 2-1.
All games were played at the Stade Michel Volnay in St-Pierre, Réunion.
1 The match was forfeited and Comoros were awarded third-place as Mauritius were unable to travel to Réunion for the match.