COLUMBIA — The Show-Me State Games began with an opening ceremony held at the Hearnes Center on Friday. Truman the Tiger made an appearance and welcomed athletes into the arena. Local athletes also lit a cauldron at the beginning of the ceremony, similar to the lighting of the Olympic Torch.
PHOTO GALLERY: Show-Me State Games opens with Truman the Tiger, cauldron lighting
Friday, July 20, 2012 | 10:06 p.m. CDT;
updated 3:01 p.m. CDT, Saturday, July 21, 2012
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