Cultural program at the WUC Waterski
SANTIAGO DE CHILE – Blue skies and favorable weather conditions were the scenery of the first day at the opening of the 3rd World University Water Skiing Championship that is staged in Santiago, Chile from January 12th to 15th. Yesterday, January 12th, the Technical Meeting and Opening Ceremony took place at Laguna Los Morros.
At 9 am all the delegations started their training, followed by the women’s qualifications for the finals.
When the sun was setting, the opening ceremony was tinged with the colors of the flags of each of the participating delegations. The president of the Chilean Federation of Water Ski, Mr. Waldo Miranda welcomed the athletes and technical teams. FISU EC member Rosa Mendez thanked the organizing committee and urged all athletes to meet and share.
Later the judges and the Athletes proceeded to make the oath according to the sporting spirit.
Finally the Chilean Federation of Water Ski offered a cultural presentation which was represented by college students. This cultural activity showed facets of the life of the Chilean people.
(Source: Natasha Campos)
Technical Meeting
