The signing of the official 2014 host city agreement between Lake
Macquarie and the International Children's Games will take place today, marking a key phase in the lead up to the December
event.
The Games will include a range
of track-and-field events at the Hunter Region
Sports Centre, as well as water polo at Speer's Point Pool.
Two thousand 12 to 15 year old competitors from 40 countries are expected to participate.
The event aims to promote cross-cultural friendship, tolerance
and world peace.