Fernando Parente
BRAGA – The University of Minho and its Student’s Union presented the program of the National University Championships 2012 Finals. This presentation took place during the Technical Meeting of FADU in the presence of 53 participants, representing 23 FADU clubs.
Mr Fernando Parente, head of the Sports and Cultural Department of Social Services atUniversityofMinho, representing the Organizing Committee, presented the biggest national university sport’s event, that will take place in the province of Minho, in the cities of Braga and Guimaraes, which are in 2012, respectively, European Capital of Youth and Culture. Also, these two cities will stage this year the World University Championships of Futsal and Chess, organized by FADU andUniversityofMinho Student’sUnion.
During one week, between 16 and 22 April, the two cities will receive 11 sports (Athletics, Basketball, Climbing, Football, Futsal, Handball, Rink-Hockey, Korfball, Rugby7s, Taekwondo, Volleyball) and 17 championships, with over 2,500 participants. The expectations are big with some impressive numbers of this event:
|
2 |
Cities |
|
11 |
Sports |
|
17 |
Championships |
|
66 |
Gold Medals (PortugalUniversityChampions) |
|
230 |
Games |
|
40 |
Clubs |
|
150 |
Teams |
|
2,500 |
Participants (athletes & officials) |
|
200 |
Volunteers & Staff |
|
14 |
Sport Facilities |
|
12,000 |
Meals |
(Source: FADU)
Sports venue at Gualtar University Campus in Braga
Sports venue at Azurém University Campus in Guimarães