Nebiolo Believes Beijing Will Hold Best Ever Universiade
����FISU president Primo Nebiolo said in Palma De Mallorca on Friday that he believes Beijing will host the best ever world university games in 2001.
����After hearing Beijing mayor Liu Qi's report on the works Beijing had done in preparation of the 2001 university games in the 20th FISU general assembly, Nebiolo said: "I'm quite sure Beijing will hold the best ever universiade in 2001, and I'm very proud for having brought the games to Beijing."
����"Beijing enjoys an important position not only in international sports, but also in international politics," said Nebiolo, who is also IAAF president.
����He said Beijing has the capacity to build up ideal stadiums and create benign atmosphere for the 2001 universiade.
����Liu said in his report that Beijing now boasts over 30 large stadiums, which can meet the demand of the games.
����In case of fund shortage, Beijing government will offer their backing to ensure the games a complete success.
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SportsNews 1999-07-03 Page4
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