The 8^th World Games will be held in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan this year (http://www.worldgames2009.tw/wg2009/eng/index.php). The Opening Ceremony is on July 16 and the Games will last 11 days, with the Closing Ceremony scheduled for July 26. An estimated 4500 athletes from 99 countries will compete in 31 sports which include artistic and dance sports, ball sports, martial arts, precision sports, strength sports, and trend sports. The presale of tickets for the Games will start at 7-Eleven ibon from April 1 at 12:00 pm in more than 4,000 7-Eleven convenience stores around Taiwan. Ticket prices range from NTD 75 to NTD 750.