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===Pokémon World Championship=== | ===Pokémon World Championship=== | ||
In 2000, Sydney hosted the first ever Pokémon World Championship | In 2000, Sydney hosted the first ever Pokémon World Championship during the [[wp:2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Summer Olympics]] which were also held there. It was held at the [[wp:University of Sydney|University of Sydney]] where players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. At the same time, Pokémon Park was opened for the general public where they had the chance to play {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} for the first time, watch the latest Pokémon episodes and see live performances. | ||
Between 2009 and 2012, Australia was not represented at the Video Game Championships, despite its inclusion in the [[World Championships]]. However, since the [[2013 World Championships]] Australia has been represented, being acknowledged in the VGC's opening presentation prior the events starting. | Between 2009 and 2012, Australia was not represented at the Video Game Championships, despite its inclusion in the [[World Championships]]. However, since the [[2013 World Championships]] Australia has been represented, being acknowledged in the VGC's opening presentation prior the events starting. | ||