30 April 2007 - Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Varese - 30 April 2007   The Opening Ceremony was organised in the Villa Ponte, the most famous Palace of the Città di Varese, where archers could enjoy the Orchestra Estudentesca di Varese performing live a repertoire of well known songs.   This was preceded by the usual opening speeches, where we could listen to the representatives of the City and the Chamber of Commerce, Mr Vittorio Frangili - President of the Organising Committee, Mr Tom Dielen - FITA Secretary General on behalf of the FITA President who could not be there at that time, and Mr Mario Scarzella - President of EMAU. They have all given the welcome words and wished all the archers the best of luck for the competition.   After listening to the wonderful performance of the orchestra, Vittorio Frangilli declared the World Cup open and the delegations could head back to their hotels to rest before the qualification round which will start tomorrow morning.   Chantal Steiner FITA Communication