Goodwill Games

06/01/2001

Catch the Gods of Sport in Record Time

Central Queensland residents are being encouraged to jump aboard a special 2001 Goodwill Games-themed Tilt Train to catch the Gods of Sport in Brisbane later this year.

Representatives from the Goodwill Games and QR unveiled the new-look Tilt Train this morning at Rockhampton Railway Station.

QR and the 2001 Goodwill Games have joined forces to produce a series of special travel packages for Central Queensland sports fans to ensure they miss none of the action at the Goodwill Games.

2001 Goodwill Games Manager Media and Public Relations Janet England said the Games were a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the likes of Michael Johnson, Marion Jones, Maurice Greene, Grant Hackett and Ian Thorpe competing.

"Regional Queenslanders are some of the most loyal sports fans in the country and they will be richly rewarded with spectacular sports action if they attend the 2001 Goodwill Games," Ms England said.

"And if you're not a sports fan, then there is the Goodwill Games' exciting entertainment program RED - paint the town.

"We have pulled together a star-studded line up of talent to perform at our Opening Gala on August 28, including The Corrs, Vanessa Amorosi, Debelah Morgan, keith urban, Graeme Connors, Human Nature, David Campbell and Leah Purcell.

"For the 12 days of the Games Queenslanders will have a smorgasbord of world-class athletes and entertainers right on their doorstep!"

Tickets to 2001 Goodwill Games sport events and its Opening Gala are now on sale through all Ticketek outlets nationwide. Tickets can also be purchased by phone on 133 877 or via the Internet at www.ticketek.com

Ms England said free public transport in the Brisbane metropolitan area was included in the price of all tickets to Goodwill Games events.

"So when regional ticketholders are travelling to their event, they don't need to worry about navigating their way through traffic in an unfamiliar environment.

"Bus, rail and ferry transport to Goodwill Games venues will be clearly signposted for our regional, interstate and overseas visitors, so getting to the games will be easy."

QR is an official provider of the 2001 Goodwill Games.

The 2001 Goodwill Games Travel Office and QR have joined forces to offer a range of affordable Goodwill Games holiday packages.

The number to contact QR in Rockhampton for the Goodwill Games holiday package options is 4932 0453.

The 2001 Goodwill Games will be held from August 29 to September 9 and will feature 14 action-packed sports, including Athletics, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Diving, Figure Skating, Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Surf Lifesaving, Swimming, Trampoline, Track Cycling, Triathlon and Weightlifting.

Media information:
Janet England, 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane
Ph: 07 3233 2088 (direct) / Mobile: 0412 334 937

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