Opening Ceremonies at the 2010 Show Me State Games

Athletes from across the state arrived in Columbia Friday for the opening ceremonies and competition in the Show-Me State Games. Events continue next weekend as well.

The Governor's Council and MU determined early on that the right focus for Missouri's games was "health, fitness, family and fun." They then set about building both the culture of the Games and a business model to ensure sustainability.

The opening ceremonies for this summer's Show-Me State Games take place Friday night in Columbia, and for the first time will feature live entertainment. Another new feature is the Show-Me State Games Village, modeled after the Olympic Village.