Masters Games opening weekend

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The New Zealand Army Band stars at the opening ceremony.
The New Zealand Army Band stars at the opening ceremony.
The New Zealand Army Band stars at the opening ceremony.
The New Zealand Army Band stars at the opening ceremony.
The New Zealand Army Band stars at the opening ceremony.
The New Zealand Army Band stars at the opening ceremony.
The New Zealand Army Band stars at the opening ceremony.
The New Zealand Army Band stars at the opening ceremony.
Alistair McMurran, veteran Otago Daily Times sports writer, lights the flame.
Alistair McMurran, veteran Otago Daily Times sports writer, lights the flame.
Philippa Baker-Hogan of Wanganui catches a rugby ball kicked into the crowd.
Philippa Baker-Hogan of Wanganui catches a rugby ball kicked into the crowd.
The march past of athletes.
The march past of athletes.
The march past of athletes.
The march past of athletes.
The march past of athletes.
The march past of athletes.
The march past of athletes, led by a pipe band.
The march past of athletes, led by a pipe band.
The crowd and competitors.
The crowd and competitors.
The crowd and competitors.
The crowd and competitors.
The crowd and competitors.
The crowd and competitors.
Speakers address the opening: from left John Bezett, John Harland, Leigh Gibbs and Dick Tayler.
Speakers address the opening: from left John Bezett, John Harland, Leigh Gibbs and Dick Tayler.
Peter Midgley wins the men's singles E class rowing.
Peter Midgley wins the men's singles E class rowing.
Rowers Catherine Kappelle (52) and Charlotte Cox (49).
Rowers Catherine Kappelle (52) and Charlotte Cox (49).
Erika Wolf (48), of Dunedin, shows her gold medal winning style.
Erika Wolf (48), of Dunedin, shows her gold medal winning style.
Czech ice dancers Eva Pestova and Jiri Pokorny compete at the Dunedin Ice Stadium.
Czech ice dancers Eva Pestova and Jiri Pokorny compete at the Dunedin Ice Stadium.
Russell Miller (76), oldest in competition at the weight lifting.
Russell Miller (76), oldest in competition at the weight lifting.

The New Zealand Masters Games open in Dunedin with a ceremony at Forsyth Barr Stadium and the start of competition. The games will run to February 12.

Photos by Peter McIntosh and Jane Dawber; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.

 

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