Day One - Opening Ceremony

Commentators:

"You're looking at a live picture of the beautiful new Olympic Park here in Dunstonville this morning as thousands go about and come to the city for the second simlymplic games starting with the opening ceremonies tonight at 7:00 eastern 6:00 central."

You're looking at the city of Dunstonville, who tonight, opens up the 2nd Simlymplics here, at the opening ceremonies.

And now we take you to Olympic Stadium, where the ceremonies are begining in the beautiful city of Dunstonville.





Let us start by thanking everyone for being here today. This is a day that all of Dunstonville has been waiting for. And the thing that has been stressed the most here is that it dosen't stop here. I hope everyone enjoys the ceremonies...




Exciting displays go on in the stadium, while spectators await the lighitng of the torch and the arrival of the U.S. Team...


At last, the torch arrives in Olympic Park and the Dunstonville U.S. team arrives. The crowd goes wild.




In a stunning display, the torch, as well as the beautiful Olympic rings, light up and burn furiously.




After the parade of nations is over, The ISC president, mayor of Dunstonville, DOCOG President, and others give their remarks. And with that, the Games have begun!

PilotDaryl's Coverage:

Rece>Welcome to SportsCenter. I'm Rece Davis
Linda>And I'm Linda Cohn
Together>Welcome to SportsCenter!

Rece>This is a special edition of SportsCenter because the Dunstonville 2006 Simlympics opening ceremony is today.

Linda>Here we are live at Dunstonville where the crowds are gathered and the stadium is getting packed.

Rece>Oh and look at that there's a group of people down there... they're on the jumbotron... by jove it's the Dunstonville group of the United States national Olympic team!

Crowd>[Cheers]
Rece>And the other teams have come in.
Linda>The crowds have gone quiet for the singing of the Olympic Anthem.
Crowd>
Olympian flame immortal
Whose beacon lights our way
Emblaze our hearts with the fires of hope
On this momentous day

As now we come across the world
To share these Games of old
Let all the flags of every land
In brotherhood unfold

Sing out each nation, voices strong
Rise up in harmony
All hail our brave Olympians
With strains of victory

Olympic light burn on and on
O'er seas and mountains and plains
Unite, inspire, bring honor
To these ascending games

May valor reign victorious
Along the path of golden way

As tomorrow's new champions now come forth
Rising to the fervent spirit of the game
Let splendour proclaim each mortal deed
Crowned with glory and fame

And let fraternity and fellowship
Surround the soul of every nation

Oh flame, eternal in your firmament so bright
Illuminate us with your everlasting light
That grace and beauty and magnificence


Shine like the sun
Blazing above
Bestow on us your honor, truth, and love

Linda>There you have it the Olympic Anthem.
Rece>Now for the Olympic Oath taken by U.S athlete Justin Gatlin and the judge James Renton.
Justin Gatlin>
In the name of all the competitors I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.
James Renton>In the name of all the judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in these Olympic Games with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Rece>And a huge crowd is gathered outside the stadium to witness the lighting of the Simlympic Flame.
Linda>And there's the torch, into the cauldron in goes...
Rece>The flame goes up and it is lighted!!!

Linda>There go the fireworks!
Rece>And there goes the crowd
Crowd>[Cheers wildly!!!]
Linda>And there you've got the lighting of the flame.
Rece>We'll have some updates of football--the Rememberance Day game, and an update on hockey, after this break.
Director>CUT!!!