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President Ma, President Ron Froehlich of IWGA, IOC Vice President Chiharu Igaya,
President Marcus Stephen, athletes and friends from around the world, and friends in
front of your TV, it is with great pleasure that I extend a very sincere welcome to
you, on behalf of the 1.5 million citizens of Kaohsiung.
I would like to thank IWGA for giving us the privilege and opportunity to host the
World Games. May the world now begin to experience, how Taiwan cherishes every
chance to produce the best, to embrace the world, and to demonstrate our confidence
and robust capacity to shoulder international commitments.
Over 5,000 athletes and coaches from 105 countries have come for the 2009 World
Games in Kaohsiung. We may have different cultures and languages, but all share the
same spirit of the World Games: peace, friendship, and collaboration. We all firmly
believe that in the international community, everyone must work together and no
country should ever be neglected. It was through a cycle of cooperation that we
have been able to overcome challenge after challenge, to make the world a better
place.
Taiwan, Formosa, is a beautiful country fighting in difficulties. And Kaohsiung, is
a friendly city, where we all have worked hand in hand to create peace and glory.
Once again, I extend to all of you – friends from 105 countries, a jubilant welcome.
Thank you.
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