Goodwill Games

04/20/2001

Sydney Stars in Goodwill Games Ticket Launch

OLYMPIC gold medallist Grant Hackett visited Sydney's Hoyts Fox Studios today as part of a national launch of ticket sales for the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Hackett joined fellow Olympic stars Ian Thorpe in Brisbane and Tatiana Grigorieva in Melbourne in a live video link-up, as part of an exciting launch of tickets for the 12-day sporting extravaganza in Brisbane in August-September.

Goodwill Games President Mike Plant, who flew out from the USA for the occasion, joined Ian Thorpe and 2001 Goodwill Games Chairman Wayne Goss on the Brisbane podium.

Tickets for the 2001 Goodwill Games went on sale at 11am today on a first-come, first-served basis through Ticketek outlets across Australia. Ticket buyers can also book their seats by phoning 133 877, or via the Internet at www.ticketek.com

Ticket Prices range from as little as $10 through to $95 for the swimming finals, with an average ticket costing just $51. Two sports - Surf Lifesaving and Triathlon - will be free to the public.

Speaking at the Brisbane launch, 2001 Goodwill Games Chairman Wayne Goss said the affordability and accessibility of the tickets was of upmost importance to Games organisers.

``We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy what promises to be the biggest and most exciting sporting event of 2001,'' Mr Goss said.

``Our prices put them in the reach of every Australian - giving us all a chance to witness some spectacular world-class sport.''

Some of the world's greatest athletes have already confirmed their intention to compete in the 2001 Goodwill Games, including Sydney gold medallists Michael Johnson, Maurice Greene and Marion Jones.

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

Media: For interviews with Grant Hackett: Phone Nikki Todd, 0408 011 204.
For interviews with Mike Plant, Wayne Goss or Campbell Rose: Phone Janet England, 0412 334 937.

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