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The 40th edition of the Guadalentín Sports Games has already been inaugurated and has done so, as befits an event like this: high up.
Almost 2,000 people wanted to announce the start of the Lorca Olympics with a very special opening that, in addition to marking a new record of participation, has meant the combination of sport and leisure thanks to a special effort of the organization and all participants.
From 7.30 pm you could attend the registration and pick up the commemorative shirt, white and pink, which from today will be in the streets of Lorca and that adds to the collections of this garment.
To animate the process, the Plaza de España hosted a pop-rock concert, the first of the surprises prepared for the afternoon.
As the minutes progressed, more and more participants joined and the expectation grew, until around 20.30 the protocol began with the raffle of gifts and the inauguration words.
The Alzheimer's Association of Lorca was very present in the day because they were the NGO chosen this year to make known their essential work in Lorca.
Before the departure a torch was lit to lead the march to commemorate the anniversary from the values ​​of the Olympism;
it was carried along the route by almost thirty representatives of clubs, historical athletes and personalities linked to the local sports practice and the organization of the Games.
At about 8:45 pm, the Walking March began, a journey of about 6 kms.
that took the participants through the neighborhoods and the center of Lorca announcing the arrival of the Lorca Olympics.
As it could not be otherwise in the whole journey prevailed the good atmosphere and the presence of numerous groups of friends and family, as well as local clubs that did not want to miss this inauguration, giving the relief to carry the torch.
After more than an hour and a half of travel the peloton returned to the Plaza de España to attend, from this incomparable monumental frame, to the playful part of the inauguration that was full of surprises.
The last reliever of the torch was Antonio Vidal, creator of the Games and Councilor for Sports of Lorca for almost 3 decades, who gave it to the mayor of Lorca, Fulgencio Gil, to climb the Carrerón de San Patricio and light the cauldron .
Then began a light and sound show that featured projections of historical images of the Games on the façade of the City Hall and excolegiata, violinists, circus shows, lots of music and a spectacular fireworks display that was the best closing for this historic opening .
From now until October 14 we expect 6 weeks of sports and 61 more activities for Lorca to commemorate this great party that is his Sports Games Guadalentín in its fortieth edition.
Enjoy them.
Source: Juegos deportivos del Guadalentín
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