Xiamen, China – On Nov. 22nd, the FISU-CUSF Strategic Dialogue unveiled the curtain. It was initiated to strengthen the link between FISU and Continental University Sports Federations, and promote mutual understanding amongst all stakeholders. Being the very first time in the both FISU and AUSF history, the dialogue attracted over 100 audiences from more than 40 countries and regions.
The dialogue was hosted by ZHONG Bingshu, President of Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, who is also the member of FISU Education Committee and Vice President of FUSC. FISU president Oleg MATYTSIN, 1st Vice President Leonz EDER, Treasurer Bayasgalan DANZANDORJ, Secretary General Eric SAINTROND, AUSF President Mr. XUE Yanqing, Senior Vice President Omar AL-HAI, Secretary General Kenny CHOW, Chairman of the Board and Founder of Hupu Sports CHENG Hang, to name just a few, were present. On behalf of AUSF, Mr. XUE Yanqing welcomed all the delegates and audiences. He said this Dialogue would serve as an import vehicle to connect FISU, CUSF and NUSF.
To entertain all the delegates, the lovely students from Huaqiao University gave a wonderful performance. The most exciting part was the singing and dancing by the oversea students, whose enthusiastic and energetic show had ignited the atmosphere of the hall.
In the following, Mr. Oleg MATYTSIN delivered an official speech, praised Asia for the contribution in both Olympic movement and university sports movement. He emphasized that it is the national university sport federations who shape the direction of FISU. He affirmed that creating a more positive cooperation between FISU, NUSF and CUSF has been a priority in FISU’s working plan. He said this Dialogue would be spread to the other continents.
The Plenary I was themed with "Direction on the Development of University Sport", presented by 4 speakers, including Mr. Leonz EDER, Mr. Bayasgalan DANZANDORJ, FISU CDSU Director Laurent BRIEL and Mr. Kenny CHOW.
The PowerPoint of the presentations are available in the attachments.
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(Source: AUSF Secretariat )