Xia Geng, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of China Petrochemical Qingdao International Regatta 2007, Zuo Xingkai, Deputy General Manager of China Petrochemical Group Refined Oil Sales Company, and Yoren Peterson, President of FIA, jointly launched the "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 China Petrochemical Qingdao International Regatta.
With the refreshing sea breeze and gorgeous fireworks, the opening ceremony of "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 China Petrochemical Qingdao International Regatta was grandly held at the dock of the measuring hall of Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center. Yang Shuan, Executive Vice President of BOCOG, Huang Sheng, Vice Governor, Xia Geng, Deputy Secretary of Qingdao Municipal Committee and Mayor, Chairman of Organizing Committee of 2007 China Petrochemical Qingdao International Regatta, Zuo Xingkai, Deputy General Manager of Oil Products Sales Company of China Petrochemical Group, and Yolen Peterson, President of FIA jointly launched the "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 China Petrochemical Qingdao International Regatta.
In the cheerful music, athletes from 49 countries and regions who participated in this international yacht race entered the stadium in turn.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Zang Aimin, member of the Standing Committee of Qingdao Municipal Committee, vice mayor and executive vice chairman of the Organizing Committee of 2007 China Petrochemical Qingdao International Regatta.
Xia Geng made a welcome speech. He said that in Qingdao tonight, the sea breeze is cool and colorful. "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 China Petrochemical Qingdao International Regatta will be held in Qian Fan. Here, on behalf of 8 million Qingdao citizens, I am very honored to extend a warm welcome to all the guests and friends attending the opening ceremony, as well as to the technical officials, athletes, coaches, Chinese and foreign journalists and sponsors who participated in this regatta!
He said, "Meet Beijing and sail for Qingdao" is a kind invitation from Qingdao to the world. "One World, One Dream" is the world's earnest expectation for 2008. Last August, we met in Qingdao to perform a passionate sailing race and handed in a qualified answer sheet. Today, one year later, we meet again, and in accordance with the Olympic model and Olympic standards, hand in hand to conduct a comprehensive preview of the Olympic sailing competition, giving the world a wonderful experience. With the full support of friends at home and abroad, we will draw a magnificent picture of Qian Fan with blue sea and blue sky with one heart and one mind, share the peak experience of "sailing with heart and sailing successfully", and warmly express our heartfelt wishes for Beijing's good luck and perfection in 2008!
"The sea is calm and easy to sail, which is the time to break the waves." Xia Geng wishes all participating teams and athletes greater success! I wish all guests and friends a happy life during their youth!
Yang Shuan made an opening speech. He said that today we are happy to welcome the opening of the "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 China Petrochemical Qingdao International Regatta. On behalf of the organizing committee of Good Luck Beijing Sports Competition, I would like to express my warm congratulations on the successful opening of the competition! Warmly welcome athletes, coaches, technical officials and FIA guests from all over the world! I would like to express my high respect and heartfelt thanks to the Qingdao Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government and the 8 million Qingdao citizens who hosted this competition!
He said that the 2007 Qingdao International Regatta is an important event in the Lucky Beijing series of sports events, which is not only a practical test of the preparations for the Olympic Sailing Competition, but also related to the overall preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The Qingdao Municipal Party Committee, the Municipal Government and the people of the whole city, with the strength of the whole city and the wisdom of all parties, have done a lot of fruitful work for the preparation of this international yacht race and won unanimous praise. What is more commendable is that Qingdao has made a brand-new exploration in organizing the Olympic Sailing Competition, which has actively promoted the development of world sailing. We believe that Qingdao will be able to complete the task of hosting a "distinctive and high-level" Olympic sailing competition, and Qingdao's economic development and social undertakings will be able to achieve new and greater achievements!
Speech by Joren Peterson, President of the International Sailing Federation. He said, I am very happy to have the opportunity to welcome all the athletes, coaches, officials, organizers and volunteers who participated in the last test race before the sailing competition of the 2008 Olympic Games in beautiful Qingdao, China. With the approach of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, today's opening ceremony marks an important moment. Good luck. The Beijing 2007 Qingdao International Regatta has brought together many sailors, including the Olympic Games and world champions. I feel very honored to be one of you.
He said that the FIA was very impressed by the preparations for the Olympic Sailing Competition in Qingdao, and the Olympic Sailing Center was excellent, and various operation plans were progressing smoothly. The test match in 2006 was very exciting. I believe that the organizing committee, FIA competition officials, technical officials from China and many volunteers will do their best to ensure the success of this regatta. Here, on behalf of the FIA and all the contestants, I would like to express my sincere thanks to BOCOG, Olympic Sailing Committee, Qingdao Municipal Government and China Sailing and Windsurfing Association for hosting the 2007 Qingdao International Sailing Race.
Ye Aiqun, deputy commander of jinan military area command, Jin, deputy director of the Standing Committee of Beijing Municipal People's Congress, Tang Xiaoqing, vice chairman of Beijing Municipal Political Consultative Conference, and city leaders Zhang Ruofei, Wang Wei, Li Zengyong, Zhang Hui,,,, He Jianping, Cui Xizhu, Wang Yongsheng, Zhang Xianping, Wei Jingrui, Ma Lunye, Yu Jinchu, Zong He, Luan Jingqiu, Ren Qunxian, Cai Lunbin, Zhang Jiliang and Song. Co-host city leaders Wang Ling and Li Qinsheng, and director of Zhang Baochen Youth League Committee Zhu Zuyi. , FIA Avi Secretary General and technical representatives david kelly Te and Jerome Pailes, Ambassador to China Philip Legal, Minister of Russian Embassy in China Molgunov, Mayor of Shimonoseki, Speaker Guan, Mayor of Southampton, UK, Vice Mayor of Daegu, South Korea Quan Ningshi, Chairman of Hong Kong Civilization Electronics Co., Ltd. Lu Minghua, Chairman of the Hong Kong Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs Luo Bingsheng and other overseas Chinese businessmen, Chen Zhixin, executive vice president of China Iron and Steel Industry Association, vice president of SAIC and general manager of Shanghai Volkswagen, as well as representatives from various countries and regions, Chinese and foreign journalists and representatives from all walks of life attended the opening ceremony.