Official Opening of the Winter Universiade Village

 The Official Opening Ceremony of the Athletes’ Village for the 24th Winter Universiade in Harbin, China can be described with words such as “amazing, beautiful and impressive”. All had been organized perfectly and in a very professional way on the student campus of Heilongjiang University. The event confirmed the great ability and hard work produced by the Harbin OC to conduct high-level preparations in all sports and non-sports facilities.

The invitation of all athletes not only just from Harbin ( ice sports) but also from Yabuli and Maoershan (snow sports) villages was very well appreciated and made it possible for some 300 participants to attend this nice Opening Ceremony. In honor of all athletes who will enjoy the nice facilities in the different villages, the flags of the Harbin OC and University Sports Federation of China were raised together with the playing of the 24th Winter Universiade anthem. Then, the flag of the International University Sports Federation and the national banner of China were hoisted with the playing of the FISU anthem.

Mrs. Chen Xiaoya, Vice-Director of the State Education Ministry and Mr. Cheng Youdong, Vice-Governor of Heilongjiang Province and Vice Executive President of the OC, addressed the participants with their speeches to welcome all athletes and officials to attend this unforgettable 24th Winter Universiade in Harbin. FISU was represented by Mr. Roger Roth, FISU Chair of the International Technical Committee for the Winter Universiade and Milan Augustin, FISU Director for the Winter Universiade. As the day of the Opening Ceremony nears, temperatures are rising in cold Harbin since all participants are anxious to start the first competitions.