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[micheal_warren]

there will be at least 200 athletes from new zealand attending the 2007 event! It will be a good stepping stone to future events. The New Zealand Olympic Committee has published a full team list and articles. Go to www.olympic.org.nz for more information for those who are interested

[Guardian]

To our Aussies members here, is it true that Sydney wants to bid for the 2013 World Games?

[Sir Rols]

Guardian, on Jan 16 2007, 03:06 PM, said:

To our Aussies members here, is it true that Sydney wants to bid for the 2013 World Games?

The only place I've seen any hint of it is here on G'bids. There's certainly nothing in the press here about it.

[Guardian]

roltel, on Jan 15 2007, 09:10 PM, said:

The only place I've seen any hint of it is here on G'bids. There's certainly nothing in the press here about it.

Well, it is still relatively early in the 2013 World Games bid process, considering that the IWGA host decision will not be known until NEXT YEAR. Besides, the IWGA and the IOC are completely two separate international sporting entities. But, Sydney does have the venues in place to host most, if even all, of the "non-Olympic program" sports and events in the official IWGA program. That could be a first because I don't think ALL of those sports and events has ever been hosted in one World Games before since the inaugural 1985 Santa Clara, California, USA, Games. To top that, there has been some of them added over time. Kaohsiung 2009 will be no different in this context. It was suggesting that it could add DRAGON BOAT RACING to the IWGA program for the first time. If that is the case, then Sydney can host that no problem whatsoever.

[micheal_warren]

world games 2013? whats the website of the IWGA? Thanks

[Guardian]

micheal_warren, on Jan 16 2007, 12:41 PM, said:

world games 2013? whats the website of the IWGA? Thanks

Yes, micheal_warren. The World Games is under the control of the International World Games Association (IWGA). Their official website is here:

Link: The Official Website Of The World Games (Under The Patronage Of The International Olympic Committee [IOC])

Of course, along with how the IOC decides which sports/events that will be held in future Olympiads, the IWGA program will change according to those IOC decisions. You see, some of these sports in the World Games program has been successful to being added to the Olympic program and, therefore, no longer needs to be in the World Games. However, with baseball and softball recently given the boot by the IOC, both these sports could become ones in the World Games. It is somewhat a bit of a symbiotic relationship between the IOC and the IWGA.

[micheal_warren]

Guardian, on Jan 17 2007, 11:00 PM, said:

Yes, micheal_warren. The World Games is under the control of the International World Games Association (IWGA). Their official website is here:

Link: The Official Website Of The World Games (Under The Patronage Of The International Olympic Committee [IOC])

Of course, along with how the IOC decides which sports/events that will be held in future Olympiads, the IWGA program will change according to those IOC decisions. You see, some of these sports in the World Games program has been successful to being added to the Olympic program and, therefore, no longer needs to be in the World Games. However, with baseball and softball recently given the boot by the IOC, both these sports could become ones in the World Games. It is somewhat a bit of a symbiotic relationship between the IOC and the IWGA.

thanks for that information

[Guardian]

Guardian, on Dec 20 2006, 01:47 AM, said:

I'm kind of surprised that this event wasn't mentioned here, since Australia is such a "powerhouse" in the Olympic Games. In fact, this one is being held in less than a month from now in Sydney:

Link: The 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival In Sydney

Wow. About 100 young British athletes will attend this event and be in 11 of the Olympic sports within it.

Link: BBC: Stars For 2012

[micheal_warren]

Guardian, on Jan 18 2007, 02:56 AM, said:

Wow. About 100 young British athletes will attend this event and be in 11 of the Olympic sports within it.

Link: BBC: Stars For 2012

yea i think the sydney event is a brilliant stepping stone for young athletes who are able to gain international exposure at an early age!!

[aussie*supporter]

Guardian, on Sep 15 2005, 07:21 PM, said:

<font color='#000000'>5 years. That's quick. ::

Anyway, Sydney did an excellent job in hosting the 2000 Olympic Games. I heard that some of the people who was part of making those Games the way it operated is being asked to help out the upcoming Games in their preparations.

However, it will be interesting on how some of those venues will be used for the 2008 World Youth Day and the 2009 World Masters Games.</font>

Yehs !!
the "people" that organised the sydney olympics .
Already organised the doha asian games.
Did you know that australia is thought to have the best fireworks organization !
GO SYDNEY !!