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YOUR PICTURES: SPECIAL OLYMPICS OPEN WITH A BANG!

PHOTO: By Troy Lowrey 

More than 24,000 people packed Hunter Stadium last night for the opening of the Asia Pacific Special Olympic Games.

The Governor-General, Quentin Bryce declared the week-long sporting event open, during a star-studded ceremony.

Athletes will compete in nine sports across seven venues in the Newcastle-Hunter region.

The event will run until December 7.

PHOTO: Volunteers before the ceremony by Michael-Ghulam-Hazara

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PHOTO: By NBN’s Paul Lobb 

 

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 PHOTO: Lighting of the torch by Tory Lowrey 

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  1. i want to get a photo of special olympic 2013 in newcastle in swiming of 25mt.and 50mt.free stayle,how can i get it?

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