2nd Asian Indoor Games 26-10-2007

The 2nd Asian Indoor Games opened with a bang in macau on 26th of October.  

The three hours ceremony was inspired by the ramps used in extreme sports.  The show featured pyrotechnics, roller bladers, synchronized dancing.

The Games were officially declared open by Mr. Edmund Ho Chief Executive of Macau SAR.    The opening of the games was preceded by the speeches from Mr. Manuel Silverio, Chairman of the Macau Asian Indoor Games Organizing Committee and Mr. Timothy Fok, Vice President OCA.

The Opening Ceremony was also attended by the President of IOC, Dr. Jacques Rogge.

Mr. Fok while wishing all the athletes the best of luck stated that the idea behind the AIG is to provide young people of Asia other vehicles to practice sports and represent their country.

The Games will culminate on 3rd of November 2007