2052 PEELympic Games

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The 2052 PEELympic Games, ran from July 10th to 18th, were the first of the modern PEELympiad - the first truly successful attempt to have a mass sports gathering of nations from around the whole region of PEEL. It was held in Lakarian City, Teral - fitting as it was Teral who had just a few years prior attempted a similar event, only for it to be ruined by seeming apathy of other nations - with only the People's Republic of Zedoljev sending athletes - and then by a deadly terrorist bombing that wrecked much of the constructed facilities and killed off the games completely.

However, despite various "incidents", the Games of 2052 went off without troubles, and were considered and overwhelming success - which led to a future of both Summer and Winter PEELympiad. 22 separate teams took part in 19 events - by the following games, both number of teams and events had grown dramatically.

Nominations for the Host City

Before the games took place, the International PEELympic Council {IPC) decided that nominations for the first PEELypics would come from the New Europe/Morbo Bridge area - the area of the region open for applications would rotate each time - and in the end four nations put forward their own Host Cities for nomination. They were:

• Zendivostok of Greater Zedoljev
• Nurdograd of Nurdbotia
• Reeding of New Cyberia
• Lakarian City of Teral

Many countries from around the region used their representatives in the IPC to vote on their preferred choice - however, it soon became a two-horse race between Nurdograd and Lakarian City. Zendivostok never got off the ground, despite the promise of first class existing facilities. Many Zedoljans blamed their Government for a completely lacklustre attempt to advertise the city. Reeding was thrown out by the IPC after damaging evidence came to light over leaked memos coming from the head of the New Cyberian promoters. As the voting continued, it became apparent that votes for Nurdograd and Lakarian City were being split down the political line, with "Red" nations going for Nurdbotia and vice versa. In the end however, Lakarian City emerged with a narrow, but still extremely popular victory.

Openning Ceremony

The Openning Ceremony took place on the evening of July 10th in the main PEELympic Stadium - athletes from across the regions, supported by their countrymen and women, as well as thousands of very enthusiastic Terallians, watched lavish fireworks and performances, designed especially to catch the feeling of a diverse region coming together to celebrate unity.

Mayor Roumal of Lakarian City as well as President of the Teralian organising committee made a speech in front of the masses where he spoke of hope that the PEELympics would become a unifying factor for the region, that it would help old enemies come together in peaceful competition and that it would help mend fences and bridge the gaps recently opened between nations. He was quoted as saying "When I look around me tonight, I see the flower of the region before me, young athletes from every corner of the region. And in your eyes I see hope, optimism, energy, dreams. May you show us the way to a brighter, more peaceful future."

Mr Roumal also spoke of the hard work over the last many months of realising the games and briefly touched upon the many cultural arrangements, events and sights the city could offer during the games.

After Mayor Roumal and the president of the IPC had finished their respective speeches, the word was given to President Durion Alyan, who, as Head of State, had the honour of officially opening the games.

"I declare open the Games of Lakarian City, celebrating the 1st PEELympiad of the modern era."

Order of Events and Results

July 11th - 1000m Sprint - Long Jump

Event #1: 1000m Sprint

Event #2: Long Jump

July 12th - 2000m Sprint - High Jump

Event #3: 2000m Sprint

Event #4: High Jump

July 13th - Javelin - Discus - Triathlon1

Results to come

July 14th - Triathlon2 - Fencing - Soccer

Results to come

July 15th - Blernsball - Dodgeball - Wrestling

Results to come

July 16th - Archery - Sharpshooting - Basketball

Results to come

July 17th - Marathon - Tactical Paintball - Bowling

Results to come

Final Medal Tallies

Closing Ceremony

Selected Team Reports

Aftermath