The FISU Technical Chair for Rowing, Mr. Lionel Girard, recently visited the FISU HQ for a work meeting. The morning session was spent on the 2010 edition which will take place in Szeged, Hungary. Present at this meeting as well were Laurent Briel, Director WUC and Nicole Mangelschots, Assistant WUC. An update of the preparations was made. Mr. Girard is satisfied with the work done by the OC and is convinced the WUC will be successful. The convention between FISU and FISA was discussed as well. A meeting with FISA has been planned also.
In the afternoon, Marc Vandenplas, Director Summer Universiade and Michal Buchel, Sports Manager, joined the meeting to discuss rowing on the 2013 Summer Universiade program as it will feature as an optional sport in Kazan.