The opening ceremony of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships was held at the Tlahuicole stadium in Tlaxcala , Mexico on Thursday as the top athletes start the battle for the ultimate title of World Champions and tickets to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The ceremony brought together the athletes, fans and the guests of honour, including the FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F°, the Governor of Tlaxcala Lorena Cuéllar Cisneros and Mexico's Sports Minister Ana Gabriela Guevara.
The ceremony started with the parade of athletes as the stadium welcomed the teams from all five Continental Federations, followed by words of welcome from the Governor of Tlaxcala, FIVB President and Mexico’s Sports Minister. The celebration then continued with a show of fireflies, huehues and other performances and concluded with a musical show.
Delivering his welcome remarks in Spanish, the FIVB President said:
“It is a huge honour to be here, and I would like to take this moment to thank Mexico's Sports Minister Ana Gabriela Guevara and the Governor of Tlaxcala Lorena Cuéllar Cisneros for bringing this prestigious event to Mexico and showing the best of your country and Tlaxcala to the whole world! Mexico is fast becoming a global beach volleyball destination.
“To all the teams, I wish you good luck in your World Championship journeys.”
In her speech, Minister Guevara said that Mexico will show the world its excellence and warmth, which, she noted, is a reason for great pride.
The Governor Cuéllar Cisneros expressed her happiness to be able to welcome everyone to the city as Tlaxcala opens its arms to the world. She also noted that it is an honour for Mexico to host such a prestigious tournament.
The Opening ceremony was live streamed at Mexican openair TV, as well as on Volleyball TV.
Source : fivb.com
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