17 Jul 2009 - Hayley Opens World Games in Taiwan Hayley had the privilege of opening The World Games 2009 Kaohsiung yesterday at the eco-friendly Main Stadium Taiwan. It is the biggest sporting event the nation has ever hosted. President Ma Ying-jeou announced the official start of the games in front of 4,800 athletes from 105 participating countries. Hayley opened the ceremony with Amazing Grace and dueted with local Taiwanese star Shin and British Tenor Russell Watson.