Wednesday, 1st December,
2004 - The 2nd Commonwealth Youth Games opened with
a bang last night celebrating the vast history of
our continent and the multiculturalism it enjoys.
The parade of nations kicked off the evening with
the Australian flag bearer middle distance runner
Madeline Heiner proudly leading the team around the
track.
The huge ground was welcomed by Governor John Landy
to the games stating "the pursuit of gold is
once again undertaken by the youth of the world"
The Athletes Oath was read, on behalf of all competitors,
by Australian Tenpin Bowler Bianca Flanagan.
The ceremony celebrated the Regions of Victoria,
the flora and fauna of the area, the culture and history
of the Aboriginal people and the history of European
settlement in Australia. |
