29.01.2011-ERZURUM 2011 MEDIA – Kairis Ulp, Vice-Chair of the FISU International Technical Committee for the Winter Universiade, made evaluations about 25th WU. Ulp, who has been charming everyone around with her smiling face and sympathetic attitudes, said she found the opening ceremony very “strong”. Ulp stated that “The opening ceremony and the efforts were amazing. I am fascinated. I was happy to see stadium full. I want you to use the word “strong” because it is the only word that can explain the opening ceremony.”
“I HAVE NEVER SEEN THE LIKE OF IT.”
FISU Supervision Commitee Chair Kairis Ulp expressed that she watched many opening ceremonies and added , “But I have never seen the like of it.” Ulp stressed that the performance warmed up everbody in the stadium in spite of snowing and cold weather stated “ Opening ceremonies are usually short in the winter games and long in the summer games. However, it was like a summer games’ opening ceremony that of its duration and warmth.”
“EVERY ORGANIZATION FACES WITH TROUBLES”
Ulp stated that there were indeed some small mishaps in the organization but noted that this is very natural. Ulp said “Just like every international organization, there are some small problems here. Those who take part in the organization work a lot. Occurrence of small mishaps is quite normal. Let's not forget the fact that it is the first time that you are organizing a winter games.”
“ERZURUM CAN ORGANIZE WINTER OLYMPICS”
Ulp also stated that after the WU, Erzurum can host other international organizations and added “Federations should try to organize international organizations in winter sports. I believe with all my heart that Erzurum can establish new venues and reach the level of organizing winter olympics. But as I mentioned, before winter olympics, the city must first organize various other international competitions in winter sports. We will support Erzurum till the end.”
Ulp also stated that after the WU, Erzurum can host other international organizations and added “Federations should try to organize international organizations in winter sports. I believe with all my heart that Erzurum can establish new venues and reach the level of organizing winter olympics. But as I mentioned, before winter olympics, the city must first organize various other international competitions in winter sports. We will support Erzurum till the end.”
