SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (July 25, 2008) Thousands of athletes are expected to compete in 18 events as part of the 2008 Tesoro TAAF Games of Texas. This is the largest multi-sport event in the state. The Games of Texas are patterned after the Olympic Games and are hosted by the San Antonio Sports Foundation and San Antonio Parks and Recreation. Track & field (3,500), swimming (2000) and boxing (300) will host the largest number of athletes to ever compete in their sports in the Games of Texas.The 2008 Tesoro TAAF Games of Texas continue Friday with an Olympic-style opening ceremony and seven events. Opencermonies will be at Nelson Wolf Stadium beginning at 7:30pm.
A parade of athletes led by Grand Marshals Olympian Josh Davis and Tesoro executive vice president Bill Finnerty will be followed by entertainment from Radio Disney Dancers. TAFF athletes of the year will light the official 2008 Tesoro TAAF Games of Texas cauldron and the evening will be capped off with a fireworks display. Tickets for the opening ceremony will be $6 for adults and $4 for youth under the age of 6.
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