07.02.2011-ERZURUM MEDIA-
I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL BACK IN ERZURUM FOR THE OLYMPICS NEXT TIME
State Minister Responsible for Sports Faruk Nafız Özak:’’ This 25th edition of the Winter Universiade will also remain in the history of FISU it being the first time we have had 52 countries participated in Winter Universiade. We believe that the first multisport winter games organized by Turkey will leave an important legacy in the country for the young sportsman and woman of the future.
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We hope that all of you who have contributed to this event, no matter what your duties were will forever cherish your role in making this Winter Universiade 2011 a huge success. I would like to thank Erzurum citizens for their great hospitality.As PM Erdoğan said ‘’ I hope to see you all back in Erzurum again for the olympics’’.
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WE ARE PLEASED WITH ERZURUM’S GREAT HOSPITALITY
On behalf of the members of the FISU Family, I would like to thank the citizens of Erzurum and all the members of the Organizing Committee for having welcomed us in such a good conditions. The work you have done together with the enthusiasm of the Volunteers, made us feel most welcomed in Turkey during this Universiade.
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FISU FLAG HANDS OVER TO MARIBOR
As it was time to hand over the FISU flag to the next organizer, the Erzurum Mayor handed the flag back to FISU President Killian, who handed it over the delegate of the Organizing Committee of the 2013 Winter Universiade which will be hosted in Maribor, Slovenia. The Slovenian delegation then gave a short performance inviting the participants to their country for the next games.
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The closing ceremony ended with the a spectacular cultural performance together with Kıraç concert and fireworks.
