International World Games Association : Ceremonies Of The World Games 2005

Ceremonies of The World Games 2005

Athletes Utmost importance is assigned to The World Games ceremonies - to their content and their conduct - by organizers and participants alike. The Rules of The World Games govern their protocol. The hosts' imagination makes them memorable! Klaus Steinbach, the President of the German National Olympic Committee (NOK), predicts in February 2005: “With the opening and closing ceremonies, two highlights are in store for the spectators. I look forward to July 14, and without revealing too much, I can tell you that the Opening Ceremony will deliberately contrast to those of Olympic Games, will be very creative and innovative, and will enchant the spectators. There will be one big party in Duisburg!”

Opening Ceremony

MSV-Arena

With the Opening Ceremony at MSV-Arena on Thursday, July 14, The 7th World Games 2005 Duisburg get under way. For the second time in the Games' history, the athletes and officials parade by country, under their national flags.

Closing Ceremony

MSV-Arena

On Sunday, July 24, the Closing Ceremony at the MSV-Arena brings The World Games 2005 to their conclusion, as the Duisburg Organizing Committee passes the International World Games Association's flag on to the next organizers from Chinese Taipei.

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World Games Party

World Games Plaza

Half way through the eleven days, on the evening of July 19, the World Games Party provides the perfect setting for athletes, officials and hosts to celebrate unity and friendship at the World Games Plaza.

World Games Party

The Seventh World Games 2005

Duisburg, July 14, 2005, 19:00 CET.
A capacity crowd of 32,000 people will have taken their seats at the new MSV-Arena. The first of the 2005 Duisburg ceremonies is about to begin. In attendance: the President of the International Olympic Committee and other diginitaries.
Ten days packed with high-level competition in 34 official and 6 invitational sports will follow. 3,500 top athletes from 100 nations will contest medals in 177 events.
500,000 spectators are expected at 27 fabulous sports venues in Duisburg, Mülheim on the Ruhr, Oberhausen and Bottrop between July 14 and 24.

Windows Media Clip: José Cura Records Worlde Games Song

Once In A Lifetime: José Cura

"Once In A Lifetime" is the official song of The World Games 2005. It keeps up with the best theme songs ever composed for sporting events. And it is delivered, live, by three outstanding voices on the evening of July 14 at the MSV-Arena. The tenor's voice belongs to José Cura. Listen in on the Argentinean star recording his part in "Once In A Lifetime" for the official CD! And hear what the Maestro has to say about how The World Games fit in with today's world ... Click above!

The World Meets On The Plaza

The World Games 2005 Duisburg aspire to go way beyond being merely an elite sporting event. With attractive cultural programs surrounding the games, they turn into a multi-facted get-together on the global scale. In addition to the opening and closing ceremonies, on July 14 and 24, a series of cultural highlights invite the general public to take part and experience the 'fasciNATIONS worldgames' first hand. The World Games Plaza, a city temporarily erected within the city of Duisburg, sets the scene for encounters between participants and spectators ... from around the globe.