Opening Ceremony in the town of Recetto
After the parade
Team USA
The marching band at attention
Our Italian Hosts make a special presentation of flowers to Team USA
IWSF President Andres Botero declares the World Championships Open
An Italian Team member Thomas DeGasperi says the athlete's oath
Appointed Italian Judge Marina Morresi takes the oath on the behalf of the officials
Team Australia
Team Canada
Great Britain
New Zealand
New IWSF Secretary General Jeffry Armstrong USA
TC Members Ron Fergusson AUS and Gavin Brain AUS with Nicole Kirwan AUS