World Games 2009 opens in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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[Lili Tan, 2009-07-16] sport World Games
World Games 2009 opens in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
News stories and pictures
[Lili Tan, 2009-07-16] sport World Games The World Games 2009 Kaohsiung opened on July 16th at the Flying Dragon Stadium with spectacular show, the parade of the 4,800 athletes from 105 participating countries, and China boycotting the ceremony.
The World Games, first held in 1981, are an international multi-sport event, meant for sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games as Parachuting, Bowling, Rugby, Latin dance... VIII World Games
MascotsThe Mainland Chinese flag was also paraded at the ceremony; however, the Mainland Chinese athletes did not take part in the ceremony : The show : Lili Tan
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