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The mission of the World School Games is to provide a world-class cultural, interactive and competitive experience for secondary school athletes. Including:
- Opening Cultural Ceremonies
- Cultural & Social Events
- Cross-Cultural Experience
- Competitve Sports Competition
WORLD SCHOOL GAMES
Highlighting 2010
Inaugural World School Games Brought International Flavor to Cleveland!
Nearly 300 athletes competed at the inaugural 2010 World School Games held at Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio from July 21-25. Athletes representing China, Kenya, the Philippines, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Ghana, Zambia and Northeast Ohio spent the week vying for medals in soccer, swimming, basketball, tennis, and volleyball. John Carroll University housed the coaches and athletes from international delegations and served as the host site for both the opening ceremony and closing carnival.
Appearances by gold-medalist Olympians Dominique Moceanu and Diana Munz highlighted the opening ceremony, which was one of a handful of cultural exchanges that took place during the week. Other activities included a barbecue social held at Laurel School’s Butler Campus and a Cleveland Indians baseball game. The event concluded with a fun festival which gave everyone a chance to enjoy music, play carnival games and exchange gifts.
The amazing atmosphere during the World School Games proved that through sports, strong friendships can be formed among athletes from around the globe, transcending language barriers and cultural differences.
Check out pictures from the event!