The journey for Cyprus to host the European Judo Championships of the Small States 2024 has been a curler coaster, one they’d eagerly tackle once more if given the chance. Mr. Sotos TRIKOMITIS, the President of the Nationwide Judo Federation of Cyprus, mirrored on the method that led to this weekend’s vital occasion. It began with a easy but life-changing telephone name that set the whole lot in movement.
So someday our Technical Director, Mr. Christodoulides CHRISTODOULOS, referred to as me and he requested me if we’re concerned with organising the Small States Europeans. I proposed we meet and communicate to see if we will do it or not. We’ve met and we mentioned all of the aspect of organising such an occasion and we got here to the conclusion that we will do it, let’s go for it. This second supplied our nation the next stage of competitors, our athletes can really feel extra loosen up in their very own nation and likewise they are going to enhance their physiological energy competing and succeeding on dwelling soil. We’re actually comfortable to have come to the choice in organising this occasion.
From the preliminary enthusiasm, the journey shortly turned a whirlwind of challenges and victories. Coordinating such a prestigious occasion meant balancing logistics, discovering the proper venue, making certain monetary backing, and motivating numerous volunteers and athletes. Each hurdle got here with its personal distinctive set of trials, from navigating bureaucratic hurdles to assembly worldwide requirements for internet hosting.
Thought, it was troublesome to organise such on occasion we’re nonetheless comfortable to have gone for it. Essentially the most troublesome challenges got here from economical elements. Sadly, we didn’t overcome that. Regardless of that we had some assist from the Nationwide Sports activities Organisations of Cyprus, we nonetheless confronted difficulties. Nonetheless, now that we confirmed that we will do it, we belief the assist will elevate nationally. On the intense facet we had plenty of assist from our judoka, their mother and father, households and most significantly our Technical Director, Christodoulides, he labored so laborious, one can’t think about. I’m grateful and extra so extraordinarily pleased with him and his work.
The match was thrilling, we had good fights and a unbelievable competitors. I’m very glad with the our group and the way they dealt with themselves. We additionally had plenty of spectators. I’m proud to be the president of such a group. Lastly, I need to specific my honest appreciation to Dr TOTH Laszlo, EJU President and the entire of the EJU group, each single member was totally supportive. We’re very grateful. It was our first time organising such an occasion however I imagine all of the international locations had loved our hospitality in my lovely nation, Cyprus.
Creator: Szandra Szogedi
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