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Call for dentists with Olympic spirit

The World Medical and Health Games are calling for sporty health professionals to compete in various sports in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Created in 1978, the Medigames now welcome more than 2,000 health professionals from 40 countries every year. Following events held in St Tropez in France, Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany, Alicante in Spain and Agadir in Morocco, this year's 31st event will take place in Porec, Croatia.

The eight day event includes 22 sports in an Olympic spirit such as athletics, badminton, cycling, fencing, football, golf, judo, swimming, squash, tennis, table tennis, Olympic shooting, clay pigeon shooting, triathlon, sailing, volley-Ball, and mountain biking.

There are five age categories, an international sports competition with a professional organisation, an international Sports Medicine Symposium, a nations parade, followed by a spectacular opening ceremony, and closing ceremony.

For details visit http://www.medigames.com.

Courtesy of BDJ
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