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The 2009 World Games |
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Kaohsiung welcomes the world Athletes from around the world are in Kaohsiung this month |
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喜迎二○○九年世運 |
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本月來自世界各地的運動高手齊聚在高雄一較高下
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by Simon Stopps
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This month, visitors from around the world converge on Kaohsiung to participate in one of the world’s foremost athletic competitions – the World Games. Though independent of the Olympics, the World Games have much in common with their larger Olympic cousin. Both competitions follow the principles of the Olympic Charter, and both are held every four years. Like the Olympics, the World Games begin with an opening ceremony and conclude with a closing ceremony. But most importantly, both seek to unite people from around the world through friendly competition.
Though the similarities are important, the differences between the two competitions are what really set the World Games apart. Unlike the Olympics, the World Games do not require the host city to build new facilities, but encourage it to make use of existing venues. As a result, a broad range of cities from Duisburg, Germany, to Akita, Japan, is eligible to host the event. |
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Visit the web site for the World Games in Kaohsiung
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