JWOC 2007 is underway! Young orienteers from 28 different countries have assembled in Dubbo, Australia for the first Junior World Orienteering Championships to be held in the southern hemisphere. New Zealand is represented by a full strength team and the number of kiwi supporters who have crossed the Tasman to be with the team was evident by the rousing reaction they got marching through Dubbo town centre to the opening ceremony. It is thrilling to see many elite orienteers in our part of the world.
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The colour of the opening ceremony was provided by local Aborigines who warmly welcomed competitors to Wiradjuri land. A group of Dubbo students performing a series of Aborigine dances got a great response from the overseas visitors. In welcoming the visiting teams, favoured Australian team member Simon Uphill thanked the Europeans for making the long trip observing that making such a journey is what Australian (and equally all southern hemisphere competitors Simon!) normally face. The scene is set for a great orienteering event.
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