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2004 Commonwealth Youth Games


FieldValue
name2nd Commonwealth Youth Games
logo2004 Commonwealth Youth Games logo.png
size150
host_cityBendigo, Australia
nations22
athletes980
events146 in 10 sports
opening29 November
closing4 December
opened_byJohn Landy
stadiumTom Flood Sports Centre
previous[2000](2000-commonwealth-youth-games)
next[2008](2008-commonwealth-youth-games)

The 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games, officially known as the II Commonwealth Youth Games and commonly known as Bendigo 2004, was an international sporting event that was held from 29 November to 4 December 2004 in the small city of Bendigo, Australia. They were the second Commonwealth Youth Games, which are held every four years.

The opening ceremony took place at the Tom Flood Sports Centre. John Landy, a Victorian athlete and state governor, opened the games with Jana Pittman as a special guest. There were 980 athletes representing 22 countries. The mascot of the Games was a sugar glider character named Ausca.

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References

  1. (1 December 2004). "Thousands welcome youth games".
  2. "Bendigo 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games".
  3. "2004 Bendigo Commonwealth Youth Games plush mascot, Ausca the Sugar Glider.".
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