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On August 19, too, the fever of Aurah Supporters didn't cool down. This day, 12 teams had flag-raising ceremony: Turkey, Italy, Swiss, Russia etc. And the supporters' passionate welcome-cheer reached the summit.

Oman team, though only 7 members attended the flag-raising ceremony, was surrounded by supporters and became one with them.

A boy who visited Korea for the first time with his father one of coaches actively communicated with supporters through body language. Soon he learned Korean words such as "An yeong ha se yo?" "Gam sa ham ni da," "Bok mani ba de se yo," and ran around. As a supporter gave him a key-holder, he boast of it to his father and athletes.

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When an interpreter explained that the supporters were the members of the Church of God, Yousuf Al Baloshi, Oman Team Director, responded with joy, saying, "I remember your grateful support for Oman team at the last games (the 8th FESPIC Games). I know you well."

He also said the positive supporting activities of the Church of God exercised an important effect upon the relationship between Oman and Korea. "Bring me a photo if the film is developed. I'd like to put it in a newspaper," he added.

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Besides, other small teams were also moved by the supporters who filled their vacant seats. At first, the Bolivia team seemed to feel somewhat awkward at the unexpected cheer. But, soon they shouted "V,I,V,A," "Viva Bolivia!" together with supporters. And as the supporters shouted, "Oh, Pilseung(Victory) Swiss" and taught the cheer motion to the Swiss athletes, they responded, "We love Korea," ringing their big bell. Juan Jose Claure, one of the athletes, expressed his satisfaction at the supporters, shouting, "Excellent! Wonderful! Very good!" Lecoultre Simon, a Swiss swimmer, made a broadly smiling mouth with his hands, saying, "Korean supporters' smile is so beautiful and fantastic."

Kindness and smile of the members of the Church of God was spreading to the world.