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Twelve teams representing various regions across B.C. paraded into the stands of the arena, but the biggest applause was saved for the nearly 1,000 athletes representing the Okanagan-Similkameen, also known as Zone 5.

The 30-sport event is the biggest games in the over 40-year history of the annual competition and is also the largest sporting event to ever be held in Kelowna.

B次元官网网址淲e understand the power of these games,B次元官网网址� said Basran.

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Tuesday night marked the arrival of the athletes and the games are set to go until Sept. 14.

michael.rodriguez@kelownacapnews.com
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