Big media interest for the arrival of FISU President Killian in Shenzhen
Shenzhen – Today, May 10th, FISU President George E. Killian arrived in Shenzhen, China, host city of the 2011 Summer Universiade, for the FISU Executive Committee Meeting which will be held in the city from May 14th to 15th.
The arrival of the President at the Wuzhou Guest House in the centre of the city stirred a lot of media interest as quite some local press and TV stations were present to report on Mr. Killian’s arrival.
Prior to the EC meeting the Supervision Committee for the Summer Universiade will meet as well and visits of the competition venues and construction sites of new venues are planned also.
In the meanwhile, a number of the FISU Staff members arrived yesterday and set up a temporary FISU Office in the Wuzhou Guest House to prepare all the meetings, whereas some work meetings between FISU Staff members and OC staff already took place today.
Christian Pierre, FISU Press Officer
FISU President Killian welcomed by the Shenzhen Officials
Kolë Gjeloshaj in meeting with the Protocol Department
(Photos: C. Pierre)