On Friday July 25, Ambassador of Croatia, H. E. Vesela Mrden Korac hosted a promotional dinner event on the 3rd European Universities Games to be held in Zagred – Rijeka from July 24 2016 in Rotterdam at ‘Staal restaurant’ in the presence of the President of the Croatian Academic Sport Federation, Mr. Zrinko Čustonja, the President of the European University Sport Association Mr. Adam Roczek and the Minister of Science, education and Sport of the Croatian Republic Mr. Vedran Mornar.
The Croatia delegation featured their enthusiasm, professionalism and innovation with more than 100 delegates from the European commission, European University Sport Association, and representatives from cities and universities from all Europe.
Goran Šprem introduced the theme “Historical and cultural heritage, sport and extreme tourism for youth” and Godan Kožulj made a presentation of the project “European Universities Games Zagreb-Rijeka 2016“showing their determination to make of the European University Games a huge success in terms of innovation, facilities and participation. Anti doping proofs will be implemented as well as special sport competitions. Both cities Zagreb – Rijeka will share the games to promote tourism and a better understanding of the country.
Mr. Damir Boras dean of the University of Zagreb, the largest one in Croatia, promised that the 3rd games in Croatia will be a memorable experience. European University Games is the largest European multisport student event. Actually the European University Games are held in Rotterdam, featuring 10 sports. The closing speech was presented by the Minister of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia Mr. Vedran Mornar.