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The Istroyan Stadium was specially constructed in Hanzeong to host the opening and closing ceremonies as well as athletics, tug-of-war and archery events. The Imperial Swimming Baths in Hanzeong were refurbished to facilitate the swimming, artistic swimming and diving events. The fencing event was held in the famous [[Emperor's Gardens]] while the basketball, rugby, indoor volleyball, soccer, handball, tennis, table tennis, badminton, field hockey and trampoline events were held nearby in the Hanzeong Municipal Sports Complex. Taekwondo was held at Karam Dojo. Both gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics events were held in facilities provided by one of the capital's universities; University of Inwae. | The Istroyan Stadium was specially constructed in Hanzeong to host the opening and closing ceremonies as well as athletics, tug-of-war and archery events. The Imperial Swimming Baths in Hanzeong were refurbished to facilitate the swimming, artistic swimming and diving events. The fencing event was held in the famous [[Emperor's Gardens]] while the basketball, rugby, indoor volleyball, soccer, handball, tennis, table tennis, badminton, field hockey and trampoline events were held nearby in the Hanzeong Municipal Sports Complex. Taekwondo was held at Karam Dojo. Both gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics events were held in facilities provided by one of the capital's universities; University of Inwae. | ||
Outside of the capital, the surfing and beach volleyball events were held at | Outside of the capital, the surfing and beach volleyball events were held at Ingeo. Canoe events were hosted on XX, while rowing took place on XX. Men's golf was held at the [[Jamsu]] Golf Club, while women's golf was held on the same day at Yeulla Province Links. Baseball and cricket were both hosted in [[Hitui]]; baseball in Hitui Park Stadium, and cricket in Hitui Fields Stadium. Tenpin bowling was held in [[Inyang]], near the capital. The mountain biking events took place at Mount XX while the road cycling events and marathon were held on the streets of Seochuk District in [[Ankae]]. Boxing, wrestling and weightlifting took place on the main campus of Ankae's Hotenwo University. Shooting events were contested at [[Uchyeo]] Armoury. | ||
==Medals== | ==Medals== | ||
The medals were manufactured by the Imperial Mint. As the first ever medals they were relatively basic, with the obverse featuring the Istroyan Torch, the year and the names "Metzetta" and "Hanzeong" and the reverse featuring the magnolia blossom seen on Metzetta's flag. | The medals were manufactured by the Imperial Mint. As the first ever medals they were relatively basic, with the obverse featuring the Istroyan Torch, the year and the names "Metzetta" and "Hanzeong" and the reverse featuring the magnolia blossom seen on Metzetta's flag. | ||
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After the entrance of the flag-bearers and athletes, the flags of [[Metzetta]], Ancient [[Istroya]] and [[Urcea]] were raised. The demonstration sport chosen by Metzetta was Ssireum, a traditional form of wrestling. Following the demonstration, the IIGC President presented the medals for the Men's Marathon and Crown Princess Seunsi presented the medals for the Women's Marathon. The Crown Princess then presented Scudder with a special Istroyan Games Flag, who then passed it on to the Urcean representative as the games were symbolically transferred. Scudder made his closing remarks and the Istroyan Flame was extinguished. | After the entrance of the flag-bearers and athletes, the flags of [[Metzetta]], Ancient [[Istroya]] and [[Urcea]] were raised. The demonstration sport chosen by Metzetta was Ssireum, a traditional form of wrestling. Following the demonstration, the IIGC President presented the medals for the Men's Marathon and Crown Princess Seunsi presented the medals for the Women's Marathon. The Crown Princess then presented Scudder with a special Istroyan Games Flag, who then passed it on to the Urcean representative as the games were symbolically transferred. Scudder made his closing remarks and the Istroyan Flame was extinguished. | ||
==Broadcasting and Marketing== | ==Broadcasting and Marketing== | ||
Domestically the Games were covered by [[Baeyang Public Broadcasting]] on their flagship channel, BPB1. The games' sponsors included [[Hyansae Motors]]. | Domestically the Games were covered by [[Baeyang Public Broadcasting]] on their flagship channel, BPB1. The games' sponsors included [[Hyansae Motors]] and [[Imperial Cola]]. | ||
===Mascot=== | ===Mascot=== | ||
The official mascot for the Games was Mwicha the Bear Cub, who featured heavily on advertising and merchandise. | The official mascot for the Games was Mwicha the Bear Cub, who featured heavily on advertising and merchandise. | ||