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Year #3 1988 The regional concept, with the theme "For All Montanan’s" was introduced in 1988 with basketball as a trial sport. The goal was to host 4 regional competitions enabling more Montanans to easily participate. In 1988 5,292 Montana athletes participated. Ranging from age 4 to age 86. Badminton was added. At the time, 36 states were hosting similar events and the National Congress selected Billings to host their annual Symposium in October. It was an Olympic year and two more Montana Olympians opened the Games. Shooter, Lones Wigger, Jr. from Carter gave the oath and Biathlete, Kari Swenson of Bozeman lit the torch. A visiting girls volleyball team from Japan joined in the parade of athletes. |
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