The Wrocław 2017 World Games were officially opened this evening ©IWGA

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Poland were given a warm welcome in front of 25,000 fans during the ceremony ©The World Games 2017
Poland were given a warm welcome in front of 25,000 fans during the ceremony ©The World Games 2017
The Opening Ceremony took place at Stadion Wrocław ©IWGA
The Opening Ceremony took place at Stadion Wrocław ©IWGA
Organisers claimed around 25,000 fans were in attendance this evening ©The World Games 2017
Organisers claimed around 25,000 fans were in attendance this evening ©The World Games 2017
More than 100 countries will be represented across the next 10 days ©DOSB / Twitter
More than 100 countries will be represented across the next 10 days ©DOSB / Twitter
IOC President Thomas Bach, inside right, arrived in Wrocław this morning ©IOC Media
IOC President Thomas Bach, inside right, arrived in Wrocław this morning ©IOC Media
Thomas Bach then officially declared the Games open this evening ©International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation / Twitter
Thomas Bach then officially declared the Games open this evening ©International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation / Twitter
There was a number of musical performances from Polish artists ©IWGA
There was a number of musical performances from Polish artists ©IWGA
Athletes came together by the side of the stage to enjoy the performances ©The World Games 2017
Athletes came together by the side of the stage to enjoy the performances ©The World Games 2017
Competition is due to begin tomorrow with the first medals to be awarded in seven events ©IWGA
Competition is due to begin tomorrow with the first medals to be awarded in seven events ©IWGA